RESEARCH ALERT
Some vapes use added chemicals to create a cold or icy feeling. New research has raised concerns about three of them: WS-23, WS-3 and WS-5. We do not yet know how common they are in Wales.
SMOKING & LUNG CANCER
Smoking and lung cancer: stopping still matters.
Smoking is the biggest preventable cause of lung cancer. If you currently smoke, stopping reduces future risk and brings benefits for your wider health.
Is there any point stopping now?
Yes. Stopping smoking reduces lung cancer risk over time. It is worthwhile at any age, and support is available even if you have smoked for many years.
Free support in Wales
Help Me Quit offers free NHS stop smoking support across Wales.
How smoking affects lung cancer
Tobacco smoke contains chemicals that damage cells in the lungs. The NHS lists smoking and long-term exposure to other people’s smoke among the factors that increase lung cancer risk.
What happens when you stop?
Risk falls the longer you remain smokefree. Stopping can also improve heart and lung health and reduce the risk of several other smoking-related diseases.
For diagnosis or treatment
If you are worried about possible symptoms of lung cancer, do not wait for a quit attempt or screening invitation – contact your GP or use NHS advice.