Oncologist Warns of Potential Cancer Surge from E-Cigarettes in 15-20 Years
Istanbul, turkey – A leading medical oncologist, Göksel, is forecasting a rise in cancer rates among e-cigarette users within the next 15 to 20 years, citing the inherent damage caused by inhaling any foreign substance into the lungs. While acknowledging current data doesn’t yet demonstrate increased cancer incidence,Göksel points to experimental evidence suggesting a growing tendency toward malignancy.
The warning comes as public health officials globally grapple with the increasing popularity of e-cigarettes,particularly among younger demographics. All inhaled substances cause lung damage, Göksel explained, and while traditional cigarettes pose the most significant cancer risk due to their widespread use and combustion-created toxins, e-cigarettes are not without peril. The delicate, single-layered epithelial cells lining the lung bronchi are particularly vulnerable. “Every chemical substance placed in them…can cause a different damage,” Göksel stated, referencing additives like bronchial expanders often included in e-cigarette liquids.
The oncologist emphasized that e-cigarettes are relatively new products, meaning the long-term effects are still unfolding. Though, based on existing research, a future increase in cancer frequency among e-cigarette users is anticipated. This prediction underscores the need for continued monitoring and public health initiatives focused on preventing e-cigarette use, particularly as discussions around national lung cancer screening programs gain momentum.
