What is radon and how does it impact cancer risk? – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute shared a post on LinkedIn:
“What is radon and how does it impact cancer risk?
Radon is a radioactive gas released from soil or rock commonly found in basements or workplaces. It can be associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Learn more.”
Source: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/X
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is a leading institution for cancer treatment and research. It was founded by Sidney Farber on 1947. Currently, the Institute has over 5,000 staff, faculty, and clinicians on board. They manage in excess of 640,000 outpatient visits each year, oversee more than 1,000 hospital discharges annually, and are actively involved in over 1,100 ongoing clinical trials.
As of 2023, Dana-Farber is ranked as the #4 cancer hospital globally. Dana-Farber’s research contributions include the development of Gleevec, a highly successful treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia.
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