My name is Karen Froberg-Fejko and I am a new member representative (NJ) of Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction (CR3). It is quite happenstance how I got involved is working for my company Radon Supplies, but this led me to Ms. Gloria Linnertz and this organization. I am a veterinarian by training and therefore love learning about current advances in surgery and medicine and translating that knowledge in alleviating pain and suffering in my animal patients.
In 2014, my mother became sick and was ultimately diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung carcinoma, and though I am not a human doctor, I felt confident to guide her through her journey of endless doctors appointments, treatments, and the emotional rollercoaster ride of her cancer battle. The medical team and treatment options were amazing, but sadly, my mom ignored her symptoms for months prior to her diagnosis and by the time she was diagnosed in January, she lost her battle and passed away four months later.
I am confident that her lung cancer was in part a due to radon exposure, as she had no other known familial or environmental risk factors. My family grew up in Jamestown, Rhode Island and my parents lived in their home they built for over 63 years. We had a finished basement and spent endless hours in that living space. My parents never had their house tested for radon gas as this was not a even a concern or a topic on their radar screen.
My humble knowledge of radon, before coming to Radon Supplies, was that radon testing was a requirement for real estate transactions. Based on the U.S. radon maps and the fact the house in on shale and the foundation of my parents home was build upon a underground spring, I am confident the radon levels will be elevated. I plan on testing my parents home in the coming weeks.
I hope to change my experience into something positive by working with CR3 to educate the public that radon testing is necessary and preventative and not a nuisance real estate closing requirement. By educating the public and regulators on the dangers of elevated radon levels, we can protect the general public from this dangerous odorless gas.
I am confident that her lung cancer was in part a due to radon exposure, as she had no other known familial or environmental risk factors. My family grew up in Jamestown, Rhode Island and my parents lived in their home they built for over 63 years. We had a finished basement and spent endless hours in that living space. My parents never had their house tested for radon gas as this was not a even a concern or a topic on their radar screen.
My humble knowledge of radon, before coming to Radon Supplies, was that radon testing was a requirement for real estate transactions. Based on the U.S. radon maps and the fact the house is on shale and the foundation of my parents home was build upon a underground spring, I am confident the radon levels will be elevated. I plan on testing my parents home in the coming weeks.
I hope to change my experience into something positive by working with CR3 to educate the public that radon testing is necessary and preventative and not a nuisance real estate closing requirement. By educating the public and regulators on the dangers of elevated radon levels, we can protect the general public from this dangerous odorless gas.
Radon Activist
Contact: Karen Froberg-Fejko
888 800 5955
3 Foster Lane, Suite 102
Flemington, NJ 08822
Phone: (888) 800-5955 X101 Office
Email: [email protected]
Board Member of Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction .
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