Novocure® helps you to support your patients using Optune
Patient education materials to assist your patients
There are numerous materials available to help your patients, from learning about Optune during treatment planning, to understanding all the support services available to them through nCompass® support.
Remind your patients to sign up for the Optune Buddy Program
- Connects prospective and current Optune users and caregivers with experienced users and caregivers based on topics of interest
- Connections are usually scheduled within 48 hours of a request made via the website or toll-free registration number
Your patients can register online or call the toll-free registration number at 1-844-247-1636 to learn more
Click the orange bars to see patient education resources available for each step of planning and treatment
The best time to start discussing Optune with your patients is at diagnosis, when creating their individualized treatment plan.
Optune Patient Brochure
Provides a high-level overview of Optune, including clinical efficacy, how to obtain and properly use Optune, and the nCompass Support Program.
View this PDFPatient MOA video
Patient-friendly presentation of the mechanism of action of Optune, including how Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) affect GBM tumor cells.
View videoSupport Offerings Brochure
Explains the peer-to-peer patient program that connects Optune users and patients/caregivers who are considering, are about to start, or have recently started Optune.
View this PDFnCompass supports your patients at each step of their journey, with materials tailored to their individual needs.
nCompass Patient Brochure
An in-depth look at nCompass from the first Welcome Call to ongoing support and education throughout treatment.
View this PDFA Device Support Specialist (DSS) will provide patients with tips on how to optimize time on therapy.
MyLink™ makes usage data collection easier
- MyLink lets your patients easily upload their Optune device data to the remote storage server from the comfort of their homes
- Increases Novocure’s virtual patient support capability and enables your Novocure DSS to better support your patients
- Gets you the usage information you need to monitor their treatment
Mylink Quick Reference Card
Introduces patients to the MyLink hardware and provides a step-by-step guide of how to use it.
View this PDFPatient Scalp Care Guidelines
Answers your patients’ questions about scalp care and transducer array placement.
View this PDFOptune Troubleshooting Tips
A guide for patients and caregivers to refer to when the Optune device alarm goes off to easily determine and address the cause.
View this PDFPatient Travel Support by nCompass Brochure
Answers frequently asked questions about travel and provides checklists of what to pack and bring when traveling with Optune.
View this PDFThe Buddy Program lets them talk to Optune users and caregivers to learn more about living with glioblastoma (GBM) and treatment with Optune
We are pleased to offer the Optune Buddy Program. The program provides helpful information for your patients living with GBM by connecting them with experienced Optune users and caregivers who can share their insights.
In addition, once you complete this enrollment form, we’ll start sharing information and resources to help support your patients as they learn about GBM and treatment options. They will receive:
- An overview of GBM treatment options
- Information on the benefits and side effects of Optune
- Connections to the GBM community and to Optune users
- Notices about live events in their area and webinars