Huntsman Cancer Institute oncologist warns Utahns about radon exposure

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In Utah, thousands of people have died from radon-induced lung cancer, and Dr. Akerley wants to make sure all Utahns understand what it is and how to protect themselves and their families.

<p>Dr. Wallace Akerley, a medical oncologist at the <a href="https://healthcare.utah.

</p><p><h2>What is radon?</h2></p><p>Radon is a radioactive gas that, similar to carbon monoxide, can't be detected by our senses.

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