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Octreotide Injections - Skipping One or More?

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Nov 27, 2023 | Replies (29)
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@markmark007

Sorry to hear about this -
1, What reason(s) did doctor recommended stopping the injections?
2. Did the doctor's recommendation make sense to you? - I believe this important as you are the final decision maker for your health. Do you need additional explanation?
3. Do you have additional carcinoid syndrome symptoms?
4. Do you have any thoughts about getting a second opinion?
Note: I am not a trained medical professional - the above are the result of our own (wife & my) experiences.
All the best to you,
Mark

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akpijazz | @akpijazz | Nov 27, 2023

Thank Mark for your question and comments. My doctor recommended stopping the lanreotide because of lowered blood platelets and because he felt that I might recover quicker from PRRT if not combined with lanreotide. This has not proven out on the recovery side based on the treatment I completed since stopping. There's also no clear evidence yet of it improving my blood platelets. I have appointment with him next week and will be revisiting this recommendation. I'm seeking input from anyone that may have advice based on experience.

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