Does vaping increase your risk of cancer? – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Does vaping increase your risk of cancer?
Despite lacking traditional cigarette tar, vape smoke harbors various potentially carcinogenic compounds. It’s too early to confirm long-term effects, but emerging concerns about heavy metals and nicotine derivatives in vape smoke suggest caution is necessary.
David Jackman, a senior physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, explores the connection between vaping and lung cancer risk.”
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Summary of the video:
In a discussion from Dana Farber, Dr. David Jackman addresses whether vaping increases cancer risk. He states it’s too early to determine the long-term effects, citing a historical lag of about 30 years between behavior changes, like smoking, and subsequent cancer spikes. While vaping lacks the tar found in cigarettes, it still contains potentially carcinogenic substances, leading to significant concern about its health impacts.
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