Tag: neuroendocrine

Sharing my cancer story. It might be helpful, it might be interesting, it might be informative.

  • Appointments with my oncologists

    I had a couple of appointments with my two oncologists this week, so here are some updates! I had another shot of Sandostatin, this time in the other “cheek”. I still have a lump from my first shot back on July 30, which is a known side effect, but I’m hoping this lump doesn’t hang…

  • Last post before the Big Surgery

    Well, this is the last post I am going to write before I go in for my surgery tomorrow. Check out this post to see what the surgical plan is. I took the double antibiotic pills (which gave me some nausea but not too bad) this afternoon, and have my special antibiotic soap to use…

  • Exercise and carcinoid syndrome

    Last summer, in 2021 at the age of 43, I decided I needed to do something to be in better shape. I was feeling flabby and tired, and although enjoying the long golden afternoon of adulthood, being very aware it is a one-way street. That November I found a used treadmill and TV on Craigslist,…

  • My first shot

    Today I had my first shot of Sandostatin LAR Depot. I learned a lot! Firstly: I didn’t realize that they no longer allow accompanying children in the clinic. My almost-10-year-old-daughter came along to keep me company but then she had to stay in the waiting room the whole time. I felt bad for her, but…

  • Looking ahead to the big surgery

    When I had my belly surgery in 2015, the recovery was pretty straightforward. I was in the hospital for a few days, and then stayed home I think two or three more weeks before going back to work. I was in pain, but it was manageable, and slowly and steadily I got better. The doctor…