As the landscape of e-cigarette use continues to evolve in the US, research has been mounting on the potential health harms. Previous studies have shown that e-cigarette use contributes to heart and lung disease. Now, a recent case control study conducted in Ohio shows a potential link between dual use – smoking both cigarettes and vaping – and an increased risk of lung cancer. The bottom line: those who smoke and vape have increased lung cancer risk.

by Schuyler Griffin, LCSW-A, UNC Tobacco Treatment Program November provides several opportunities to broach the topic of lung cancer...