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NETs: Scheduled for small intestine resection: What to expect?

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Oct 12, 2023 | Replies (85)
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@mbg20

I did meet with the surgeon. The good news is the biopsy showed slow growth of remaining tumors. Im continuing with lanreotide injections to also help slow growth. I still am having difficulty eating but that seems to be more or less normal. A CT scan in 3 months should help determine if the remaining tumors remain indolent. I’m also getting a needle biopsy of my right thyroid which lit up in the DOTENTATE scan.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 21, 2023

@mbg20

The slow growth sounds very encouraging, I'm sure you are relieved about that. Yes, the difficulty eating is quite normal. In time, you will be able to eat more.

When will you be having the needle biopsy of your thyroid? Have blood tests indicated any thyroid problems?

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