Remediation (IMAGE) Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Caption Experts say the only way to know if there are high levels of radon in your home is to test for it. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, but a remediation system can safeguard your home by diverting this cancer-causing gas outside. Credit The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Usage Restrictions All multimedia is available for free and unrestricted media use with courtesy to The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.