Vapers May Be Less Likely to Undergo Lung Cancer Screening MedPage Today Vapes And Cancer New research from UNSW Sydney confirms vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer. The study shows these devices pose a direct risk, regardless of tobacco history. A scientific review has raised fresh concerns about the long term cancer risks of vaping, concluding that e cigarettes are probably carcinogenic, while also acknowledging significant gaps in the evidence. The analysis of reviews Evidence update on the cancer risk of vaping e cigarettes: A systematic review The Link Between Vape Pens and Lung Cancer Disease