Cancer tied to woman's vaping habit since age 15 as she's now given just months to live
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Kayley Boda, a 22-year-old from Manchester, UK, was diagnosed with lung cancer linked to heavy vaping that began at age 15; despite initial misdiagnoses, she underwent surgery and chemotherapy but was given 18 months to live after the cancer returned.
- Boda's symptoms started months after switching from reusable to disposable vapes, including coughing up brown, grainy mucus and eventually blood, leading to multiple biopsies and a stage three lung cancer diagnosis.
- After surgery removed part of her right lung and chemotherapy, Boda was initially declared cancer-free in February 2026, but the cancer recurred in the pleural lining shortly after, a rare occurrence in someone so young.
- She blames vaping for her illness, urging others to quit and raising awareness about the potential dangers of disposable vapes, which studies suggest may be more toxic than cigarettes.
- Boda is now seeking funds for further treatment to extend her life and hopes her story warns others about the severe health risks associated with vaping.
