about Lung cancer and Erectile Dysfunction

1. Lung Cancer
&
Erectile
Dysfunction

2. Lung Cancer

3. Lung cancer is a disease caused by uncontrolled
cell division in your lungs. Your cells divide and
make more copies of themselves as a part of
their normal function. But sometimes, they get
changes (mutations) that cause them to keep
making more of themselves when they shouldn’t.
Damaged cells dividing uncontrollably create
masses, or tumors, of tissue that eventually keep
your organs from working properly.

4. Lung cancer is the name for cancers that
start in your lungs — usually in the airways
(bronchi or bronchioles) or small air sacs
(alveoli). Cancers that start in other places
and move to your lungs are usually named
for where they start (your healthcare
provider may refer to this as cancer that’s
metastatic to your lungs).

5. Predisposing Factors
Approximately 90 percent of lung
cancers are caused by cigarette
smoking. Additional risk factors for lung
cancer include secondhand smoking, a
family history of lung cancer, some
vitamins and exposure to chemicals like
radon and asbestos.

6. Sign & Symptoms
A chronic cough that does
not go away or gets
worse.
Coughing up bloody spit
or mucus.
Chest pain (or discomfort)
that worsens with
laughing, deep breaths or
coughing.
Hoarse voice.
Loss of appetite.
Unexplained weight
loss.
Shortness of breath.
Fatigue or weakness.

7. Laboratory Examination
for Diagnosis
Computed tomography (CT) scans
X-rays
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans,
which use magnetic fields
Ultrasound, which uses sound waves
Nuclear tests, which use radioactive
substances to trace activity (such as PET
scans)

8. Pathophysiology
The pathophysiology of lung cancer refers
to the physical changes happening in the
body that lead to lung cancer. The leading
cause of lung cancer is exposure to
tobacco smoke. Other possible causes
include radon, asbestos, radiation, and air
pollution.

9. Complications
Shortness of breath
Coughing up blood.
Fluid in the chest (pleural
effusion)
Cancer that spreads to other
parts of the body (metastasis)

10. Treatment / Management
Lung cancer surgery
Lung cancer surgeryEnlarge image
During surgery, your surgeon works to
remove the lung cancer and a margin of
healthy tissue. Procedures to remove lung
cancer include:
Surgery

11. Wedge resection - to remove a small
section of lung that contains the tumor
along with a margin of healthy tissue.
Segmental resection- to remove a
larger portion of lung, but not an
entire lobe
Lobectomy- to remove the entire lobe
of one lung
Pneumonectomy- to remove an entire
lung

12. Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
Stereotactic body
radiotherapy
Targeted drug therapy
Immunotherapy
Palliative care

13. Prevention & Control
Don't smoke
Stop smoking
Avoid secondhand smoke
Test your home for radon
Avoid carcinogens at work
Eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables
Exercise most days of the week

14. Erectile
Dysfunction

15. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to
get and keep an erection firm enough for
sexual intercourse. Estimates suggest that
one of every 10 men will suffer from ED at
some point during his lifetime. It is important
to understand that in most cases, ED is a
symptom of another, underlying problem.

16. ED is not considered normal at any
age, and may be associated with
other problems that interfere with
sexual intercourse, such as lack of
desire and problems with orgasm
and ejaculation.

17. Predisposing
Factors
Low testosterone levels can subsequently
predispose to erectile dysfunction.
In addition to physical causes, mental health
conditions may also be associated with
impotence. These include depression, anxiety and
stress, as well as relationship difficulties.

18. being able to get an erection sometimes, but
not every time you want to have sex
being able to get an erection, but not having
it last long enough for sex
being unable to get an erection at any time
Signs & Symptoms

19. The Erectile Dysfunction (ED) #2 Essential Blood
and Urine Blood Test Panel includes a Thyroid +
TSH, Complete Blood Count (CBC), Testosterone
Total & Free, Urinalysis plus Wellness #2 Essential
Blood Test Panel, Follicle-stimulating Hormone
(FSH) & Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Hemoglobin A1c
w/eAG and Prostate-specific .
Laboratory Examination

20. Any alteration in the neuronal pathways
coursing from the cerebral cortex, limbic
system, and spinal cord to the peripheral nerves
may result in erectile dysfunction. Nitric oxide is
a key mediator of vasodilation for erections,
and the RhoA calcium sensitization pathway is
paramount for maintaining flaccidity.
Pathophysiology

21. An unsatisfactory sex
life.
Stress or anxiety.
Embarrassment or low
self-esteem.
Relationship problems.
The inability to get your
partner pregnant
Complications

22. Oral drugs or pills known as phosphodiesterase
type-5 inhibitors are most often prescribed in the
U.S. for ED (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, Stendra)
Testosterone Therapy (when low testosterone is
detected in blood testing) Penile Injections (ICI,
intracavernosal Alprostadil) Intraurethral
medication (IU, Alprostadil)
Treatment & Management

23. 1. Watch what you eat.
2. Maintain a healthy weight.
3. Avoid high blood pressure and high
cholesterol.
4. Drink alcohol in moderation or not at all.
5. Exercise regularly.
6. Try doing Kegels.
7. Keep tabs on testosterone.
8. Avoid anabolic steroids.
9. If you smoke, stop.
Prevention & Control

24. Thank you!!!