First Lanreotide Injection: Any tips about diet and side effects?

Posted by nana120 @nana120, Jul 18, 2023

Good morning, I am an 81 yr old female & was diagnosed with stage 4 NETS in my liver metastasized from my lung in Dec 2022. Like so many of us it was discovered by accident during a GI test. I received my first lanreotide injection July 6, 2023 with minimal instruction, only that I might have intestinal upset (I did) and that I would not be able to eat spicy food for the foreseeable future. I am to a have one injection every 28 days for the next 10 months. I stumbled on this site while trying to find some information about diet information and would appreciate any direction or experience the group can share.

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kaw627 | @kaw627 | Jul 18, 2023

Morning!
My primary was on my ilieum which metastasized to my liver and pancreas. I was diagnosed in April of 2022. I also get Lanreotide every 28 days. The first several months I had severe cramping afterwards for a day. I found that a heating pad helped me a lot! Now, I get the shot and I have no side effects at all. I also eat a plant based diet, no processed foods or sugar. I juice a lot and take Essiac tea and other supplements. The measurable tumors I do have on my liver have reduced in size two times.
Good luck to you and I hope this helps a bit.