Table 3 Most Influential Factors in Deciding to Use TTFields (N = 32)
Reason for using TTFields | Number (%) of participants who reported this reasona |
|---|---|
Efficacy | 23 (71.9%) |
 Extension of life | 13 (40.6%) |
 Supported by clinical studies | 4 (12.5%) |
 Shrink tumor | 3 (9.4%) |
 Prevent recurrence | 2 (6.3%) |
 Seemed like it would help | 1 (3.1%) |
Doctor’s opinion | 9 (28.1%) |
Family considerations | 4 (12.5%) |
Low risk/side effects | 2 (6.3%) |
Best/only option | 2 (6.3%) |
Having normal life | 1 (3.1%) |
Extended period of quality life | 1 (3.1%) |
Works with chemo | 1 (3.1%) |
Avoiding additional surgery | 1 (3.1%) |
Had questions answered | 1 (3.1%) |
Experience of friend | 1 (3.1%) |