Updating about My Lanreotide Injections & CT Scan

Posted by nana120 @nana120, Sep 26, 2023

As I promised I would after 3 months of lanreotide injections I’m reporting the results of my oncologist’s CT scan with contrast to determine whether the NETs tumor in my liver was still growing. The results showed that after a previous growth rate of 20% for the prior 4 months it now shows to be stable with no growth. I received my 4th injection today and will continue for the remainder of my original 10 month plan.

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Zebra | @californiazebra | Sep 27, 2023

Hi @nana120

That's such great news to be stable!!! Sounds like the lanreotide is doing its job! I'm curious why they only plan to do this for 10 months. I've been taking the octreotide injections for 2.5 years for lung NETs/DIPNECH and don't intend to stop unless it becomes ineffective. It's not only keeping my tumors stable, but it has really helped my respiratory symptoms.

Thanks for updating us!