A 68-year-old female patient with newly diagnosed glioblastoma (gbm) started optune gio therapy on (b)(6) 2022.On (b)(6) 2023, the patient's spouse informed novocure that a few days prior, while the patient was carrying the optune gio device on his back he lost his balance and fell.The patient was brought to the hospital where an x-ray confirmed a humerus fracture.On (b)(6) 2023, the attending physician reported that a causal relationship between the fall and the loss of balance due to the weight of the optune gio device was possible, although the injury did not result in hospitalization and deemed non-serious.The physician noted the patient did not experience dizziness or light-headedness and was prescribed no concomitant medications that would contribute to the event.The patient ended optune gio therapy on (b)(6) 2023.
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