Glioblastoma Stage 4: Heather's Journey With Optune Gio

Connect NOW: https://bit.ly/ConnectOptuneGio Receiving a glioblastoma stage 4 diagnosis can turn your entire world upside down in an instant. For Heather, that moment came suddenly after experiencing unexpected headaches. Within just one week, she found herself facing one of the most serious glioblastoma brain tumor diagnoses possible. From the very beginning, Heather's doctor encouraged her to stay informed at every step of the process. Rather than feeling overwhelmed, she chose to take an active role in her own care. When presented with her treatment options, she made a clear, confident decision. She said yes without hesitation. That mindset defined everything that followed for a woman navigating glioblastoma stage 4 in real life. One of the most powerful moments in her journey came when she called her beautician to come to her house and shave her head. What could have been an emotional and difficult experience turned into something else entirely. From that day forward, losing her hair never bothered her. It became a symbol to face her glioblastoma stage 4 diagnosis on her own terms. What makes her story truly remarkable is her perspective. She never once asked her doctors how long she had to live. Her reason was simple. She had already decided she was going to live forever. That outlook shaped how she approached every treatment decision, every challenge, and every new day living with a glioblastoma brain tumor. Living with glioblastoma stage 4 looks different for everyone. Her experience shows that how a person chooses to face their diagnosis can play a powerful role. Important Safety Information What is Optune Gio® approved to treat? Optune Gio is a wearable, portable, FDA-approved device indicated to treat a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) in adult patients 22 years of age or older. Newly diagnosed GBM If you have newly diagnosed GBM, Optune Gio is used together with a chemotherapy called temozolomide (TMZ) if: • Your cancer is confirmed by your healthcare professional AND • You have had surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible Recurrent GBM If your tumor has come back, Optune Gio can be used alone as an alternative to standard medical therapy if: • You have tried surgery and radiation and they did not work or are no longer working AND • You have tried chemotherapy and your GBM has been confirmed by your healthcare professional. 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 visit OptuneGio.com/Safety for the Optune Gio Instructions For Use (IFU) for complete information regarding the device’s indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions. Recommended Videos:    • Glioblastoma Brain Tumor: Why I Chose Optu...      • Glioblastoma Treatment: From Diagnosis to ...      • Fighting Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Against...      • Glioblastoma Treatment Might Give Me More ...      • Glioblastoma Brain Tumor: My Optune Gio Ex...      • Glioblastoma Brain Tumor: An Optune Gio Jo...