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PRRT and Lanreotide

Posted by susan481 @susan481, Jun 17 5:49am

Hiya. My partner is on her fourth monthly lanreotide & just had scans. They showed significant growth in liver despite the treatment ( grade 2, stage 4 pancreatic origin). Doctor recommending PRRT added to lanreotide.

Anyone else have lanreotide not do its job? And any experience of PRRT?

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lindabees | @lindabees | Jun 19 10:54am
In reply to @tomrennie "This might be asking the obvious, but is that due to you being radioactive? Can you..." + (show)
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This might be asking the obvious, but is that due to you being radioactive? Can you actually feel anything when you are? Thanks.

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The radiation generated can extend and be excreted out of the body for awhile after treatment. Typically, patients are told to avoid close contact for a few days. They're told to avoid being within 3 feet of adults for prolonged periods for 2–7 days. Its also advised to sleep in a separate bed from partners, children, or pregnant women for 3–7 days.

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