Contact the Department of Health About Cancer Concerns

To contact the Department of Health about cancer concerns in your community, please call the Environmental and Occupational Health Surveillance Program at (609) 826-4984.

Cancer Concerns in Your Community

Receiving a diagnosis of cancer for yourself or a loved one is, of course, very upsetting. After the initial shock wears off, however, being touched by cancer has another common effect: Increased awareness of cancer around you.

This raised awareness can lead to the perception that there is an unusually large number of people with cancer in your community.

Cancer is more common than many people realize, and most cancers are related to age and lifestyle factors.

Please see our fact sheet, "Inquiries About Cancer in Communities," to learn more. A Spanish-language version is also available.

Last Reviewed: 8/14/2023