Read more: Vaping likely to cause cancer: new findings
A comprehensive review led by cancer researchers at UNSW found vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer – even before long-term studies can confirm the exact risk.
Nicotine-based vapes, or e-cigarettes, are likely to cause cancers of the lung and oral cavity, say the authors of a new study, opens in a new window led by UNSW Sydney and published today in Carcinogenesis.
The study analysing a wide body of global research was led by UNSW cancer researcher Adjunct Professor Bernard Stewart AM, with investigators from The University of Queensland, Flinders University, The University of Sydney, as well as Royal North Shore, The Prince Charles and Sunshine Coast University hospitals.
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Vaping likely to cause cancer: new findings
April 15, 2026A comprehensive review led by cancer researchers at UNSW found vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer – even before long-term studies can confirm the exact risk. Nicotine-based vapes, or e-cigarettes, are likely to cause cancers of the lung and oral cavity, say the authors of a new study, led by UNSW Sydney and published today in Carcinogenesis.
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