Former USA Hockey Star Rachael Malmberg, 33, Says Radon Gas Caused Her Stage 4 Lung Cancer

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Former USA Hockey Star Rachael Malmberg, 33, Says Radon Gas Caused Her Stage 4 Lung Cancer
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She's urging families to test their home for this invisible, odorless gas.

The gas easily enters homes through cracks in the floors, walls or foundations, which is exactly what Malmberg believes happened to her.the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency .Malmberg’s childhood home had a level of 7.9 pCi/L and her family home with her husband and daughter in Minnesota had a level of 6.9 pCi/L, Fox News reported.

Malmberg has since corrected her home’s levels and installed a radon mitigation system, which reduces gas in homes and buildings. In 2017, Malmberg had 22 lymph nodes removed in her lung as well as stereotactic brain radiation, Fox News reported. Since last year, doctors have been keeping their eye on a small spot on Malmberg’s brain — something they hope is only scar tissue.Malmberg previously partnered with a company called“Now, I use the Airthings Wave for everyday testing to ensure continued safety and have an annual test conducted in the home to serve as an additional measure,” Malmberg told Fox News.in January, encouraging families to test the radon levels in their home.

Malmberg also serves as president of Cancer Survivors Against Radon, which is an organization made to raise awareness on the dangers of radon exposure.

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