Question 1

I am not currently using Optune can I still join?

Accepted Answer

No, this group is for patients and/or caregivers who are currently  using Optune or just about to start using Optune. We do, however, offer an "Open" sessions where patients and caregivers volunteer  share their experience with potential users, healthcare professionals, etc.​

Question 2

Can my family member/ caregiver join this session?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this group is open to all Optune users in the UK and/ or their caregiver/ family members for peer support and guidance. This includes patients accessing Optune through a trial, or as part of routine care, and irrespective of which part of the body they are having treated!

Question 3

I have just started Optune, can I still join?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is a peer support session for all UK Optune Users regardless of when you started using the device.

Question 4

How many people join these sessions?

Accepted Answer

The sessions vary in the number of attendees.  Normally, the session has between 3-10 users.

Question 5

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

These sessions are free to join.  The only requirement is for you to pre-register for the session.

Question 6

Are these sessions regular or is this a one off?

Accepted Answer

No we offer monthly sessions

Question 7

Other than patients and caregivers who else joins the session?

Accepted Answer

These sessions are hosted and joined by Dr. Matt Williams (Consultant Clinical Oncologist), Ms. Shivani Soni (Clinical Nurse Specialist) and Ms. Lillie Pakzad-Shahabi (Clinical Research Practitioner).

Question 8

Do you ever hold these sessions in person or are they only available online?

Accepted Answer

As we want to provide support and access to all users of Optune within the UK we only host the UKOSG online via Zoom.

Question 9

Do you offer any education days or further information about Optune?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we hosted an education day in December 2023.  The recordings from this session can be found on our website https://www.computationaloncology.net/uk-optune-support-group

Question 10

I want to learn more about Optune, do you offer any drop in sessions so I can learn more about it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer monthly drop in sessions after the support groups  where patients and carers volunteer to share their experience. Please register in advance for this using the link:
https://imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsd--rrzgvG9dtslXkMEHsw0PIp7XEnxG0

UK Optune Support Group (UKOSG)

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