My husband has had his second PRRT and is doing well!

Posted by bnjncrew @bnjncrew, Feb 25 5:31am

My husband has just completed his second PRRT treatment 2 days ago. As with the first one, he is very tired but otherwise doing well. I am happy with the results so far. His blood numbers have been getting consistently better and mostly in the normal range across the board. With grade 3 stage 4 metastatic insulinoma this is good news. We are nearly 2 years out from diagnosis where he was originally told 6 months. I just want to put some hope out there for those of you dealing with similar issues. Never doubt getting a second opinion, the science is always moving forward. My best to all!

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First, your husband is fortunate to have you supporting him.
Second - there are so many variables that every other person's experience is so helpful.
Awaiting my second PRRT for Grade 2 Stage 4 liver. The 1st PRRT showed no signs after treatment and then 5 weeks later - the S*** hit the fan. Every few weeks another set of weird symptoms caused me to have to get extra CT scans. My Radiologist thought perhaps they weren't related, but they were (incl. a perceived heart attack.
Thankfully, forums like this one helped calm me down and I am back to comfort zone awaiting the next set of surprises.
Oh and BTW, Back in late March of 2023 I was told that I had 3 weeks to live. Research & involvement helps.
Good luck to us all!

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@bnjncrew, this is good news. I agree with @ricki8 that there are so many variables and it is good to hear your husband's experience. I think fellow members like @ahtaylor @pontiac @hopeful33250 @links who have been following your journey will appreciate this update.

How are you both doing today?

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Hi
Adding a five day SBRT radiation starting next week to hit one lesion in my liver that has been slightly growing. Other lesions are stable. My chromogranin has been increasing and this might be why as I have had many ct scans and mri s that show stability. They were considering ablation but decided this would be best. Looking for a good response. Not sure if anyone in our discussions have had this?

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@colleenyoung

@bnjncrew, this is good news. I agree with @ricki8 that there are so many variables and it is good to hear your husband's experience. I think fellow members like @ahtaylor @pontiac @hopeful33250 @links who have been following your journey will appreciate this update.

How are you both doing today?

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We are well . He has had a bit of intestinal discomfort but not bad. He is over a week out so getting back to normal around the house. I feel he is better than he has been since he was diagnosed. Important to point out that he has been kept on the low dose(5mg) everolimus which I think helps with the sugars that have been consistently good.

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@links

Hi
Adding a five day SBRT radiation starting next week to hit one lesion in my liver that has been slightly growing. Other lesions are stable. My chromogranin has been increasing and this might be why as I have had many ct scans and mri s that show stability. They were considering ablation but decided this would be best. Looking for a good response. Not sure if anyone in our discussions have had this?

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I did 5 rounds of sbrt for a lung carcinoid. It went very well and destroyed the tumor. I was just a little tired. It has been about a year. Good luck!

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@pattirushing

I did 5 rounds of sbrt for a lung carcinoid. It went very well and destroyed the tumor. I was just a little tired. It has been about a year. Good luck!

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Thank you...encouraging to hear!!

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I am so glad your husband is doing good with his PRRT treatments
I will be starting as soon as all my scans and bloods are done
Is there any advise he can give?
Maybe what to eat and definitely what not to eat?
I would be so grateful with some feedback
Thank you
Good luck to all

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@sophiarose

I am so glad your husband is doing good with his PRRT treatments
I will be starting as soon as all my scans and bloods are done
Is there any advise he can give?
Maybe what to eat and definitely what not to eat?
I would be so grateful with some feedback
Thank you
Good luck to all

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It seems he is best with a mild diet. One day he wanted Kentucky fried chicken and he paid for that the whole next day. He tends to do toast on the morning and biggest meal mid day and is best with a light dinner

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@bnjncrew

It seems he is best with a mild diet. One day he wanted Kentucky fried chicken and he paid for that the whole next day. He tends to do toast on the morning and biggest meal mid day and is best with a light dinner

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Thank you for the advice
I will definitely do the same
Good luck

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@sophiarose

I am so glad your husband is doing good with his PRRT treatments
I will be starting as soon as all my scans and bloods are done
Is there any advise he can give?
Maybe what to eat and definitely what not to eat?
I would be so grateful with some feedback
Thank you
Good luck to all

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My experience after one treatment of PRRT (the next one in 2 days) is to eat small portions more often and maybe stay away from too spicey. Much like one would do when they feel a bit unwell.

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