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Anyone have side effects after Lanreotide injection?
I have been doing injection for a year now but as of a few months ago after the injection I am feeling very sluggish, and...
Last active: Mar 10 2:32pm
Scan shows interval progression on lanreotide: Is CAPTEM next?
If first scan shows interval progression while on lanreotide only, is captem the next step? Seeing doctor Monday)
Last active: Jun 13 3:15pm
Is there a particular diet to have when starting Lanreotide injection?
I will begin my Lanreotide injections tomorrow afternoon. Is there anything to be concerned about? Were you able to drive home? How did you feel...
Last active: Mar 18 10:37am
Lanreotide shot given too fast, any side effects?
I was given Lanreotide injection to fast last month. I had horrible side effects from it I ended up in emergency. Sick all month. Has...
Last active: Oct 5 10:35am
NETS Mesentery, Small Bowel Resection, Lanreotide, Octreotide, Story
Maybe my story helps somebody. I've had well differentiated Nets for a while now. A review early last year of a 2019 CT confirmed mesenteric...
Last active: Jul 27, 2024
Anyone else get bloating and abdominal pain from NETS or Lanreotide?
I have primary NET in the small intestine, spread to stomach wall and liver. I just got my 3rd monthly Somatuline (Lanreotide) injection 4/12. About...
Last active: Dec 24 12:59pm
Stage 4 grade2 Pancreatic Neuroendocrine ki67 20% Lanreotide
I was diagnosed late February 2025 by liver lesion biopsy with neuroendocrine grade 2, well differentiated. Ga68 Dotatate Pet scan end of March confirmed pancreas...
Last active: Sep 16 11:22am
First Lanreotide Injection: Any tips about diet and side effects?
Good morning, I am an 81 yr old female & was diagnosed with stage 4 NETS in my liver metastasized from my lung in Dec...
Last active: May 5 7:18pm
PET Ga-68 Scan Scheduling vs. Most Recent Lanreotide Injection
I was just scheduled for a PET scan 1 week following my last Ipsen (long lasting) lanreotide injection. Separately, I have read that the scan...
Last active: Jan 11, 2023
Cost of treatment
I am currently living in Panama, without insurance and have been diagnosed with NETS, biopsied and they believe its origin is the small intestine ....
Last active: Dec 8 9:35am
How long do I wait between injections and PET scans.
What is the wait period between the PET scan and my next Lanreotide injection? I had to wait 36 days before my last injection and...
Last active: Jul 27, 2023
Anyone still have pancreas pain while taking Lanteotide?
I have had three Lanreotide injections and it seems that my symptoms have gotten a little worse with the pancreas pain and some spleen issues....
Last active: Sep 20, 2023
Newly diagnosed-Primary Malignant Neuroendocrine of Lung
I am newly diagnosed with Neuroendocrine tumor of lung. I have been monitoring a lung node in the lung since 2017 with no change, until...
Last active: Oct 28, 2023
Everolimus/ Afinitor experience/side effects
Starting Everolimus later this week due to progression after 3 months of Lanreotide. Planning to stay on Lanreotide while on Everolimus. What are your experiences...
Last active: Jun 27 7:13pm
Should NET w/liver met patient stop rx that has Seratonin?
I have received Samotuline Depot injections every 28 days for a year. I have avoided Serotonin in my diet, but do I also need to...
Last active: Dec 16 11:03am
First scan after 3 months of lanreotidec
My partner has pancreatic NET, grade 2 stage 4 w metastases in liver - she is having first post diagnosis scan after 3 months lanreotide....
Last active: Jun 23 8:12am
Help understand interval progression
First scan after 4 lanreotide monthly shots for pancreatic net grade 2 stage 4 w liver (both lobes) metastases. Advice on understanding interval progression and...
Last active: Jun 17 5:54am
Secondary adrenal insufficiency
I had a pituitary tumor partially removed. Doctor decided to indefinitely treat the remaining portion with Lanreotide. I have had and continue to significant symptoms...
Last active: Sep 10 7:12pm
NET related side effect constipation
My partner has recently been diagnosed with stage 4, grade 2 pancreatic origin NET. She started lanreotide & is experiencing diarrhea but then painful problematic...
Last active: May 2 10:34pm
Procedures?
Was diagnosed with NET last year, have been getting Lanreotide injections every 28 days plus Everolimus medication everyday Dr stopped Everolimus in September because i...
Last active: Apr 9 10:27am