Living with a brain tumour comes with challenges, but no one has to face them alone. Optune has become a vital part of treatment for many patients, and their experiences offer insight, encouragement, and support for others on a similar path. Here, you'll find personal stories from those using Optune - how they’ve adapted, the support they've found, and what it’s meant for their journey. Some share their experiences through blog posts, while others offer testimonials about Optune and the community around it.
Real experiences, real voices
Patient Stories
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RICK
OLIVER
NIGEL
Every journey with Optune is unique, but what unites our community is resilience, hope and support. Below, you’ll find stories from individuals who have experienced Optune firsthand. Click on their images to learn more about their story, insights and the impact of Optune in their lives. Their experiences offer guidance and encouragement for others on a similar path.
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The Support Group is really helpful- it’s great to share experiences with other users and ask questions and get practical tips such as on scalp care and travel insurance.You also know that you are not on your own in dealing with this.
Introduction: A brief summary of the patient’s experience when they started using Optune, key moments in their journey and how they’ve adapted.
Nigel
The support group has been great - Dr Williams, Shivani, and Lillie, along with the other patients, are all very friendly and helpful. It’s good to talk with people who are facing similar challenges.
Oliver began using Optune in June 2022 after a recommendation from his brother-in-law. With support from his wife and Novocure, he has adapted well and encourages others to give it a try.
Oliver
Getting a GBM diagnosis, for me, felt - for a time - like I was on borrowed time. I could feel my life slipping through my fingers like sand. Putting Optune on stopped that instantly. It changed the way I felt about life and my future
For Rick, life with Optune isn’t just about wearing the device - it’s about making the most of the moments without it. He has embraced Optune as part of his journey with glioblastoma, but he also treasures the freedom that comes when he takes a break.
Rick
Like that old White Horse Whiskey ad said, “You can take a White Horse anywhere” - we’ve realised you can take Optune just about anywhere too
Samuel’s journey with Optune has been one of resilience, adaptation and support from his family, medical team and community, as he continues to navigate life with Optune.
Samuel
Samuel prefers to stay anonymous but would still like to share his story
Samual and Hannah
The Optune Support Group has been an incredible resource. We’ve learned so much from others' experiences and found comfort and hope in the stories shared. It’s heartening to hear good things happening within this community.
Samuel prefers to stay anonymous but would still like to share his story
