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If the patient has any cognitive difficulties, Optum is impossible. My husband tried, but when he slept, he was always messing with the arrays. It just was not an option for him.

I think it really falls down to quality of life determination. If three more months of life is worth wearing this device 75% of your remaining life, then you should wear it. If it detracts from your quality of life, it’s not going to make you happy.

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My brother had the same opinion and tried it for a month. It was not for him either. Too much loss of quality of life for him

I'm scheduled to try the Optune Device--I'm being followed by Mayo. What is it about the Optune Device that lowers quality of life. I'm concerned about pain and not being able to sleep.