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What are the common side effects that you observe with TTFields?
How do you manage these?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
I think most patients do tolerate TTF. I’ve seen patients with concerns of skin irritation, but I think the bigger issue is the inconvenience and aesthetics.
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Overall, TTF treatment is well-tolerated. The most common side effects that we have observed are related to mild to moderate skin reactions associated with the transducer arrays in about half of the patients. Scalp breakdown and infections can occur, although are uncommon. Our nursing team as well a...
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Radiation Oncologist at Texas Oncology-Arlington Cancer Center North
What skin care instructions do you provide patient...
What skin care instructions do you provide patient...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
The only significant side effect is skin reaction. This is usually managed with hydrocortisone cream. Dermatology can assist for severe cases.
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I too have seen the skin reaction but have also seen significant fatigue in a number of patients using TTF. I have seen this primarily with patients attempting to wear the device >80-90% of the time and saw improvement when they reduced back to 75%. Hopefully drugs like armodafinil (Nuvigil) will...