The American Lung Association of Massachusetts offers a Radon Test Kit and Information Packet for $12.00. (includes postage and handling.)  Radon is an invisible and odorless gas that can enter homes through cracks in the basement floor or from well water.   Some radon facts:

• Prolonged exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
• Only one in five homes has a radon problem. But the only way to know if your home is free of radon is to test it.

To order a kit, or for additional information, call 1-800-LUNG USA.

Additional information on radon may be obtained from the national website of the American Lung Association at www.lungusa.org. Then choose "AIR QUALITY" from the menu.