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A 22-year-old has 18 months to live after vaping from age 15

A 22-year-old woman from Manchester, , has shared her story after being told she has about 18 months to live following a lung cancer diagnosis linked to years of vaping.

Kayley said she began vaping at age 15, using roughly one 600-puff device each week. In January 2025, she noticed alarming symptoms, including coughing up a brown substance with “grainy bits.” Despite seeking medical help multiple times, she said she was initially told it was a chest infection until her condition worsened and she began coughing up blood.

After undergoing several biopsies, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and had surgery to remove the lower lobe of her right lung, followed by chemotherapy. By February 2026, doctors declared her cancer-free.

However, just two months later, she was told the cancer had returned, this time affecting the pleural lining. She has now been given an estimated 18 months to live.

Kayley is currently raising funds to access a clinical trial in Germany in hopes of extending her life. She has also spoken out publicly to warn others about the potential risks associated with vaping.

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