Somatostatin is a hormone made naturally in the body. It slows down or stops the production of several hormones, such as insulin and gut hormones. It also controls the emptying of the stomach and bowel. Lanreotide is a synthetic version of somatostatin (a somatostatin analogue).
Neuroendocrine Cancer patient, Karen shares her personal tips for what helps her when it's time to take her Lanreotide injections
