Vaping labelled as a trap for prospective cancer sufferers by a medical oncologist
Vaping ain't the savior it's made out to be, instead, it's a sneaky trap for the next generation of cancer patients, according to Andrei Kaprin, the big cheese at the National Medical Research Radiological Center of Russia's Health Ministry and the go-to oncologist for the Russian Health Ministry.
Kaprin isn't pulling any punches. He makes it clear that smokes can kick-start a whole slew of cancer types, from lung and oral cavity to the esophagus and kidneys. It's more than just a bad habit; it's a health time bomb. The fact that Gen Z and millennials are vaping alongside smoking cigarettes and disposable vapes is causing some serious concern.
"Thinking e-cigs are safe is a major misstep," Kaprin growled. "They don't solve the problem, they create a new one. The vapor coming from e-devices is filled with heavy metals and remnants of incomplete combustion, including cancer-causing compounds. So, vaping isn't an alternative, it's a booby trap that catches a fresh wave of potential cancer patients," he added.
Tobacco is capables of spawning at least 20 varieties of cancerous growths, and it's all due to the toxic stew pumped into the bloodstream by tobacco smoke—a poison for the entire body. According to Kaprin, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that every year, smoking snuffs out over 8 million lives worldwide.
It's a grim number, especially when you realize that lung cancer is 10 times more common in smokers than non-smokers. But it gets worse: cancer of the larynx, oral cavity, esophagus, bladder—it's all part of the deadly equation. "There's no safe quantity," Kaprin warned. "The longer you smoke, the higher your risk."
Once you drop the cigarettes, your body starts to heal immediately, but a full recovery, particularly after years of smoking, isn't on the cards. The best defense, Kaprin emphasizes, is a strong offense—don't wait for symptoms, quit smoking right now.
As for vaping, while it may be less harmful than traditional cigarettes, it's still a cause for concern. The chemicals inhaled during vaping can damage lung tissue over time, potentially leading to changes in lung cells that could boost cancer risk[1][5]. Nicotine, though not directly cancer-causing, may make cancer more aggressive[2]. Additionally, some e-cigarette liquids transform into harmful compounds like formaldehyde when heated, which is confirmed to be carcinogenic[5]. On top of that, vaping has been linked to lung damage, respiratory problems, kidney disease, impaired fertility, and potential effects on brain development[5].
In essence, vaping might seem like the cool kid on the block, but it's hiding a ruthless, cancer-inducing agenda. So, keep it far, far away.
Science reveals that vaping is not a safe alternative to traditional smoking, as it contains heavy metals and cancer-causing compounds, potentially increasing the risk of medical-conditions like cancer. Hence, pursuing health-and-wellness requires distancing oneself from vaping, just as one would avoid smoking.
