I am taking Sandostatin LAR 20mg injections for a neuroendocrine tumor and my symptoms are currently well-controlled. How long do I need to continue this treatment?
It is wonderful to hear that your symptoms are well-controlled. This medication (octreotide LAR) is typically a long-term, ongoing treatment. Even when you feel completely well, the medicine is actively working to keep your symptoms managed and help prevent the neuroendocrine tumor from growing. Stopping the injections could cause your symptoms to return or the tumor to progress. Therefore, patients usually continue this therapy indefinitely, as long as it remains effective and you tolerate it well. Please continue your scheduled doses and discuss any long-term plans with your oncologist, who will regularly monitor your health to ensure the treatment is still right for you.
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I am taking Sandostatin LAR 20mg injections for a neuroendocrine tumor and my symptoms are currently well-controlled. How long do I need to continue this treatment?