I have been told by multiple oncologists that along with managing symptoms it also inhibits the growth. I have no functioning tumors, so no symptoms. Just given it to control growth. My understanding it does not shrink just contain growth for some patients.

Octreotide, a somatostatin analog, plays a significant role in the treatment of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). It primarily works to inhibit the growth of NETs and control their associated symptoms.