Department of Health looking into reports of cancer cases

Minnesota Department of Health officials say they're looking into concerns expressed by some residents of Fridley about the number of cancer cases in their community. Officials say the publicity generated by the Fridley residents has led to an increase in calls to the department about cancers.

Cathy Wurzer talks with John Soler, a cancer epidemiologist with the Department of Health, about reported cases of cancer in Minnesota communities.

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