A quick update... I'm very happy to say that I've had no bad side effects from the Sandostatin LAR shot!  My oncologist warned me that some people do and that they can be quite bad... I did have a headache for about 3 days but it went away.  My symptoms have also abated.. diarrhea and heart palpitations!  So it is working as intended.  Now just hoping it stops my tumors from growing or spreading and with time, might evens shrink them!  Next shot is scheduled for the 20th...