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Is Sandostatin Chemotherapy An Effective Treatment For Carcinoid Tumor?

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Posted on Tue, 9 Aug 2016
Question: Had surgery to remove several carcinoid tumors on my intestines and bowel.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
hello dear. the query is not sufficient.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Please ask detailed query. The question is not clear. However i can only make out that you will require further sandostatin therapy for the control of carcinoids. Diarrhea dizziness and weakness are part of carcinoid syndrome. These can be very well controlled by sandostatin therapy. Metoprolol is unrelated to these symptoms and metoprolol must not be stopped
Please revert back with the details and biopsy report
Thanks and regards
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Is Sandostatin Chemotherapy An Effective Treatment For Carcinoid Tumor?

Brief Answer: hello dear. the query is not sufficient. Detailed Answer: Hello dear. Please ask detailed query. The question is not clear. However i can only make out that you will require further sandostatin therapy for the control of carcinoids. Diarrhea dizziness and weakness are part of carcinoid syndrome. These can be very well controlled by sandostatin therapy. Metoprolol is unrelated to these symptoms and metoprolol must not be stopped Please revert back with the details and biopsy report Thanks and regards