Does nicotine cause cancer?
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:Not that we know of. It is the hydrocarbons that are with smoking, that are with chewing, enjoying in any other form of burning of tobacco or other similar products.Not that we know of. It is the hydrocarbons that are with smoking, that are with chewing, enjoying in any other form of burning of tobacco or other similar products. More -
Nicotine itself does not cause cancer. The smoking or other habits that deliver the nicotine to the brain contain harmful substances that cause cancer and other complications. The nicotine in the cigarettes and other products make the body crave more nicotine. Because the vehicle delivering the nicotine to the body contains cancer-causing agents, smoking and tobacco use can lead to disease and possibly death. Essentially, nicotine doesn't cause cancer, but nicotine addiction might.Nicotine itself does not cause cancer. The smoking or other habits that deliver the nicotine to the brain contain harmful substances that cause cancer and other complications. The nicotine in the cigarettes and other products make the body crave... More
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Dr. Robert S Kaufmann answered:Nicotine is a carcinogenic and cause cells to change. These cells can become cancer cells that will continue to grow. They will grow and eventually spread to other places as it goes through the lymphatic system.
Nicotine is a carcinogenic and cause cells to change. These cells can become cancer cells that will continue to grow. They will grow and eventually spread to other places as it goes through the lymphatic system. More
