Teens inhale cancer causing chemicals in e cigarettes, new study shows Does Vaping Increase the Risk of Lung Cancer? Recent studies suggest that while vaping may seem safer than smoking, it still carries risks! Vaping can expose your Most E cigarette Users Ages 18 to 29 Never Smoked Before American Cancer Society Since their introduction in Europe in 2006 and the U.S. in 2007, the use of e cigarettes a.k.a., vapes has skyrocketed. A recent review from researchers in Australia found the results Lung Cancer Europe European Lung Cancer Advocacy Network A new peer reviewed paper has added weight to concerns about vaping and cancer risk. It brings together evidence from human, animal A analysis of more than 100 studies found the vaping can have long term health consequences.