tumor-treating fields

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Medicine
gptkbp:administered_by transducer arrays
gptkbp:advocacy important for awareness
gptkbp:approves gptkb:2011
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:can_be_combined_with chemotherapy
gptkbp:clinical_trial ongoing
Phase III
published in journals
positive outcomes in trials
encouraged for patients.
gptkbp:clinical_use integrated into oncology care
gptkbp:collaborations with pharmaceutical companies
with cancer centers
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Novocure
gptkbp:device_maintenance required for effectiveness
gptkbp:duration months to years
gptkbp:duration_of_treatment continuous use
gptkbp:eligibility specific criteria
gptkbp:feedback mixed reviews
gptkbp:financial_support available resources
gptkbp:funding grants and investments
gptkbp:future_prospects exploring new applications
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label tumor-treating fields
gptkbp:invention patented technology
gptkbp:is_effective_against varies by tumor type
gptkbp:is_monitored_by required during treatment
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:Optune
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action electromagnetic fields
disrupts mitosis
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Israel
gptkbp:patient_compliance critical for success
gptkbp:patient_education important for adherence
gptkbp:price high
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on outpatient
provided by manufacturers
included in treatment protocols
gptkbp:publication numerous studies
gptkbp:recruitment based on tumor characteristics
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance international markets
gptkbp:research_focus solid tumors
gptkbp:research_institutes collaborating with universities
gptkbp:side_effect fatigue
skin irritation
gptkbp:suitable_for non-dividing cells
gptkbp:target_audience adults
gptkbp:targets dividing cancer cells
gptkbp:technology gptkb:medical_devices
gptkbp:training necessary for implementation
gptkbp:treatment monitored over time
continues to evolve
improved survival rates
control tumor growth
gptkbp:treatment_accessibility limited in some regions
gptkbp:treatment_innovation ongoing development
gptkbp:treatment_limitations not suitable for all patients
gptkbp:type_of_insurance varies by provider
gptkbp:used_for treating cancer
gptkbp:used_in glioblastoma treatment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Oncology
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4