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Childhood Cancer

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Childhood Cancer

MiTracking Survey

Complete this survey to tell us the best ways to share environmental health data and information with you.

Your feedback is voluntary and confidential. It will only take you 5-10 minutes to complete. You must be a Michigan resident and at least 18 years old to participate.

The survey will be open until October 15th, 2026. You can start the survey by clicking the link below.

If you have questions or concerns about participating, please email MDHHS-MiTracking@Michigan.gov 

Normally, human cells grow and divide, making new cells to replace old or damaged ones. Sometimes changes in a cell’s DNA can cause cancer. These DNA changes may sometimes be inherited from parents, or they may occur spontaneously.

Finding the cause of someone’s cancer is difficult. Most childhood cancers are caused by DNA changes that happen early in life, sometimes even before birth. The causes of most childhood cancers are not known. Very few environmental factors have been linked with these cancers. This is because childhood cancer is rare, and it is difficult to figure out what children have been exposed to (came in contact with) during their early development. Researchers continue to work toward finding the causes of childhood cancer. Visit the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Cancer Section to learn more about cancer.