Sleeping and showering with Optune Gio

SLEEPING AND SHOWERING WITH OPTUNE GIO

Your Optune Gio routine

Scott, an Optune Gio user and Patient Ambassador

Sleeping with Optune Gio

Adjusting to sleeping with Optune Gio is different for everyone. Some people can adjust rather quickly, while others may need some time. Here are some tips from Optune Gio users that may help you get more comfortable sleeping with Optune Gio.

SLEEPING WITH OPTUNE GIO

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Nighttime reminders

Always remember to plug the Optune Gio device into the wall charger at night.

Optune Gio also has a light-detecting sensor that auto-dims the device and the charger in the dark.

“My pillow is a cool bead pillow. I also have a fan on my pillow that blows directly on my head, and that helps keep the arrays cool.”

– Taylor, Optune Gio user and Patient Ambassador

Sleeping With Optune Gio

Optune Gio users share insights on how they adjusted to sleeping comfortably at night with Optune Gio.

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.

Sleeping and showering with Optune Gio