New Studies Link Vaping to 3 Cancer Types, Warning Younger Users

2 articles · Updated · WLUC · May 21

Australian-led research tied e-cigarette use to oral, lung and upper aero-digestive tract cancers, adding evidence that vaping may carry some of the same risks as smoking.
University of Michigan Health head and neck specialists said the review combined case reports, clinical data and mouse studies, calling the link convincing enough to raise concern for younger users.
Doctors said the findings should serve as a warning as vaping is often seen as a safer alternative to cigarettes.
To cut head and neck cancer risk, experts advised quitting smoking, limiting heavy alcohol use and getting HPV vaccination if eligible.

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