Dana-farber Cancer Institute

Although scientists are still learning about the long-term health effects of e-cigarettes, including the question of whether they heighten cancer risk, there’s also been a flurry of news reports about lung-related illnesses and deaths caused by vaping. There’s currently a controversial temporary ban on the sale of all vaping products in Massachusetts, and menthol cigarettes could be banned in the state as well. News outlets and social media sites also report widespread e-cigarette use by students in schools, including classrooms and bathrooms. Dr. Andy Tan, a researcher at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute who is an expert in tobacco prevention and control, is here to tell us some fast facts about vaping, menthol cigarettes, vaping in youth, and what we know about the best cessation methods.