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Study Links Cannabis Use to Increased Cancer Risks

9/3/2025

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Cannabis use disorder (CUD) increases the risk of oral cancer by 3.25 times within five years.
Cannabis dependence is associated with elevated risks of bladder (4.2 times), kidney (3.7 times), and prostate (2.8 times) cancers.
These findings underscore the importance of updated cancer screening and public health messaging on cannabis use.

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Story summary

Cannabis use disorder (CUD) increases the risk of oral cancer by 3.25 times within five years.
Cannabis dependence is associated with elevated risks of bladder (4.2 times), kidney (3.7 times), and prostate (2.8 times) cancers.
These findings underscore the importance of updated cancer screening and public health messaging on cannabis use.