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Octreotide Injections and Celiac Block for Pain

Posted by joylynnlove @joylynnlove, Mar 9 2:25pm

My mom is 81 and she was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer stage IV that has metastasized to her liver. Her oncologist has suggested that her treatment be Octreotide injections monthly, which is supposed to stop the growth of the cancer. She is having severe back pain from the cancer and is currently on fentanyl patches and oxycontin. He suggested she get a Celiac Block (ablation) for the pain.

Has anyone had either of these and have any feedback for me?

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gardenlady1116 | @gardenlady1116 | Mar 10 7:15am

No advice, but thank you for sharing your very difficult story

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stageivsurvivor | @stageivsurvivor | Mar 11 6:32am

I’m aware of a number of people who opted for a celiac plexus block and all reported it eliminated their pain for a period of time resulting in improved quality of life.
https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/living-with-pancreatic-cancer/managing-side-effects-palliative-care/symptoms-pain/celiac-plexus-block/

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joylynnlove | @joylynnlove | Mar 11 3:04pm
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I’m aware of a number of people who opted for a celiac plexus block and all reported it eliminated their pain for a period of time resulting in improved quality of life.
https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/living-with-pancreatic-cancer/managing-side-effects-palliative-care/symptoms-pain/celiac-plexus-block/

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Thank you, this is very helpful.

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