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Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields / Optune®) – A Complete, Easy-to-Understand Patient Guide

This downloadable PDF provides a clear and practical overview of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields), an evidence-based, non-invasive therapy for glioblastoma (CNS WHO grade 4). Designed for patients, families, and outpatient physicians, it summarizes the science, clinical benefits, daily use, and key study data in an accessible format.

What’s inside:

✔ What TTFields are and how they work

✔ How electrical fields disrupt tumor cell division

✔ When TTFields are recommended

✔ EF-14 study results (median survival, 2-year survival, quality of life)

✔ Expected benefits and realistic limitations

✔ Practical tips for daily use

✔ Skin care, device handling, troubleshooting

✔ Who is eligible — and who is not

✔ Safety profile and common side effects

✔ Reference list for clinicians (Stupp et al., Taphoorn et al., Wick et al., Kirson et al.)

Why this guide is useful

• Converts complex scientific information into clear, patient-friendly language

• Helps families understand expectations, benefits, and challenges

• Supports shared decision-making with the treating neuro-oncology team

• Ideal for outpatient colleagues unfamiliar with TTFields

📄 Download the digital guide (€0.99)

Perfect for patients, caregivers, nurses, and doctors who want a reliable, concise overview.