Hi Colleen, Thanks for your response to my post. Thus far my response to the Octreotide has been mostly positive. I self-administered the short acting form for three wks right after the liver biopsy on 9/21/21 confirmed carcinoid cancer. It allowed me to eat without all the food drama- -nausea, vomiting, retching, gnawing epigastric pain and diarrhea. Now, I go for monthly shots and received the 3rd one on 12/29/21. The shots have caused painful local reactions resulting in lumps at the site. Ice packs immediately after have been helpful. For the past two wks I have experienced troublesome constipation. The plan for managing this includes: more veggies, stool softeners, prunes, senna teas, lots of water. Needed Miralax and Fleets oil enema to resolve most recent issue. Other than this, I tolerate it very well. Perhaps this info may help someone else.
Lenora