My 88 year old loved one has had a gallbladder full of stones before starting lanreotide monthly injections for metastatic lung carcinoids. I questioned the oncologist because the warning mention not to give if you have gallstones. He pressed on that it was fine. Repeat this pattern every month because she had worsening abdominal pain., a palpable hardened Right upper quadrant with intense sweating. Finally the oncologist ( if you can call him that) said " oh the cancer must be worse... time for either chemo ( which she is too frail for) or hospice. Oh ... but since you are here... how about 1 more injection of lanreotide." Thankfully my loved one turned down the shot.( That he already said was not helping ) We are now a few weeks from that appointment.. her urine is increased... the hardened spot is gone... and the abdominal pain too! Not impressed with lanreotide by this experience.