Reviewer: Eric, 75 or over on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have been using this drug since 2004 and taking it every 28 days with no problems. I started off with 5 spots in my liver and they have been shrinking with only 3 spots left. I would like to thank the drug company who also contacts me once a month to check on me. Also all of the nurses who come every month to inject me. thanks again and keep up the good job.

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I have been using this drug since 2004 and taking it every 28 days with no problems. I started off with 5 spots in my liver and they have been shrinking with only 3 spots left. I would like to thank the drug company who also contacts me once a month to check on me. Also all of the nurses who come every month to inject me. thanks again and keep up the good job.
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Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have been taking Sandostatin since 2010. While taking this injection, I had a tumor to shrink to a point that it could be surgically removed. I am still taking the injection for 3 years since my last surgery. I am very pleased with the results

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I have been taking Sandostatin since 2010. While taking this injection, I had a tumor to shrink to a point that it could be surgically removed. I am still taking the injection for 3 years since my last surgery. I am very pleased with the results
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Reviewer: susanrollins821, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Ive been on monthly dosages of Sandistatin for 14 months now after NET tumor of the pancreas with metastasis to the liver was diagnosed last summer. I've had no side effects and my blood work shows lowered chromogranin levels to my oncologists delight. Sure the injection is painful but it's a small price to pay for being able to live a basically normal life at age 60.

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Ive been on monthly dosages of Sandistatin for 14 months now after NET tumor of the pancreas with metastasis to the liver was diagnosed last summer. I've had no side effects and my blood work shows lowered chromogranin levels to my oncologists delight. Sure the injection is painful but it's a small price to pay for being able to live a basically normal life at age 60.
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Reviewer: SueK, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I get 30 mg. IM injection every 4 weeks. Has not slowed down growth of carcinoid tumors on liver after 2 yrs. and had to have SIRT procedures to eradicate tumors from liver. Oncologist said I should still continue to take injections.

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I get 30 mg. IM injection every 4 weeks. Has not slowed down growth of carcinoid tumors on liver after 2 yrs. and had to have SIRT procedures to eradicate tumors from liver. Oncologist said I should still continue to take injections.
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Reviewer: Ange, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Ange age 47yrs young 2012 - Have been on 4wkly trtmnts of Sandostatin LAR - 20mg since 2000 - slow release octreotide has helped minimise the effects of the cancer and impact it has on my overall health.. flushing and toileting. I am fully aware of the side effects associated with any medication used has risks. I personally have not hesitated to continue with this ongoing treatment.. aches pains ... Show Full Comment

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Ange age 47yrs young 2012 - Have been on 4wkly trtmnts of Sandostatin LAR - 20mg since 2000 - slow release octreotide has helped minimise the effects of the cancer and impact it has on my overall health.. flushing and toileting. I am fully aware of the side effects associated with any medication used has risks. I personally have not hesitated to continue with this ongoing treatment.. aches pains rashes hair loss mass weight loss/gain all part and parcel of managing the symptoms as they arise.. Getting on with it loving life to the fullest.. :)
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