Thyroid Cancer

Hi, my husband was diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer about 10 days ago. TT and neck disesction next Thurs. He told me today that he's been smoking e-cigarette for the last 4 years. He's 45 and has been a heavy smoker until 6 years ago. I've been looking up the impact of e-cogarettes on thyroid gland but couldn't find anything solid. Any ideas about the link between the two? Thanks! 

  • Hello there

    I am sorry to hear about your husband's situation and appreciate you have questions.

    We have some information about e cigarettes here and here and generally speaking at this point in time they are thought to be safer than smoking and there is no real evidence at the moment to suggest that these cause cancer.

    It is usually difficult to know exactly what has caused a particular persons cancer as most are sporadic and just happen over their lifetime. You can however read what we do know about thyroid cancer risks and causes here.

    I hope this helps a little and wish your husband all the best with his surgery next week.

    Do get back if you have more questions.

    Take care

    Naomi