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 Comparing the cancer potencies of emissions from vapourised nicotine products including e cigarettes with those of tobacco smoke Tobacco Control Does vaping cause throat cancer? Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Buffalo, NY The Hidden Dangers of Vaping: How E Cigarettes Are Setting Kids Up for Serious Health Issues UICC OncoDaily Is Vaping a Lung Cancer Risk? Elite Medical Center Lung cancer risks persist with e cigarette use after quitting tobacco smoking