A 22-year-old woman in the United Kingdom has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer after beginning vaping at age 15, according to medical reports released this week.

The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, received the diagnosis from doctors who determined she has only months to live. Medical professionals treating her case have confirmed the connection between her seven-year vaping habit and the development of the cancer.

The patient began using vaping products as a teenager and continued the practice for approximately seven years before receiving her terminal diagnosis. Her case has prompted medical professionals to highlight concerns about the long-term health effects of vaping, particularly among young users.

Following her diagnosis, the woman has spoken publicly about her experience, urging others to discontinue vaping. Her case represents one of the documented instances of serious lung disease linked to extended vaping use in young adults.

The diagnosis comes as health officials continue to study the long-term effects of vaping products, which have been marketed as alternatives to traditional cigarettes but have raised concerns about their impact on respiratory health, particularly among younger users who began vaping during adolescence.