Steps to getting Optune Gio

STEPS TO GETTING OPTUNE GIO

MyNovocure support every step of the way

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From prescription to your first day

Once your doctor has prescribed Optune Gio, MyNovocure will work with your care team to help you start treatment. Here’s a look at what MyNovocure will do after you’ve been prescribed Optune Gio:

It’s important to know that MyNovocure cannot provide medical advice. To make sure you receive proper support, be sure to ask your doctor any treatment questions you may have.

Your start appointment

Your MyNovocure Device Support Specialist (DSS) will work with you to find a time to deliver Optune Gio and teach you and your caregiver how to use the device.* Your DSS will guide you through:

Preparing your scalp for array placement

Placing and changing arrays

Incorporating Optune Gio into your daily life

The Optune Gio device comes with multiple components. Your DSS will help you understand how each component works. Optune Gio components include:

Transducer arrays

Batteries and charger

Wall power supply

Connection cable and box

Optune Gio carrying case(s)

*Your DSS cannot provide you with medical advice. Consult with your doctor for any medical questions.

Getting started with Optune Gio

Get more information on the Optune Gio device, its components, and starting a treatment session in this useful guide.

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Who should not use Optune Gio?

Optune Gio is not for everyone. Talk to your doctor if you have:

An implanted medical device (programmable shunt), skull defect (missing bone with no replacement), or bullet fragment. Optune Gio has not been tested in people with implanted electronic devices, which may cause the devices not to work properly, and Optune Gio has not been tested in people with skull defects or bullet fragments, which may cause Optune Gio not to work properly

A known sensitivity to conductive hydrogels (the gel on the arrays placed on the scalp like the ones used on EKGs). When Optune Gio comes into contact with the skin, it may cause more redness and itching or may rarely cause a life-threatening allergic reaction

Do not use Optune Gio if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. It is not known if Optune Gio is safe or effective during pregnancy.

What should I know before using Optune Gio?

Optune Gio should only be used after receiving training from qualified personnel, such as your doctor, a nurse, or other medical staff who have completed a training course given by Novocure^®, the maker of Optune Gio.

Do not use any parts that did not come with the Optune Gio Treatment Kit sent to you by Novocure or given to you by your doctor

Do not get the device or transducer arrays wet

If you have an underlying serious skin condition on the scalp, discuss with your doctor whether this may prevent or temporarily interfere with Optune Gio treatment

What are the possible side effects of Optune Gio?

Most common side effects of Optune Gio when used together with chemotherapy (temozolomide, or TMZ) were low blood platelet count, nausea, constipation, vomiting, tiredness, scalp irritation from the device, headache, seizure, and depression. The most common side effects when using Optune Gio alone were scalp irritation (redness and itchiness) and headache. Other side effects were malaise, muscle twitching, fall and skin ulcers. Talk to your doctor if you have any of these side effects or questions.

Please click here for the Optune Gio Instructions For Use (IFU) for complete information regarding the device’s indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions.

Steps to getting Optune Gio