Cancer in Vermont Unfortunately, cancer is common. Roughly four out of ten people in Vermont will develop cancer in their lifetime. Anyone can develop cancer, but the risk of being diagnosed with cancer increases with age, and most cancers occur...
Smoking and radon are the leading causes of lung cancer. If you smoke and your home has high levels of radon, your risk of getting lung cancer is especially high.
One in seven Vermont homes has unsafe levels of radon. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. Testing is the only way to know if it is in your home.