Pt with recurrent glioblastoma began novottf therapy on (b)(6) 2014.The pt's spouse reported that the pt had been hospitalized due to left side weakness and tumor progression.On (b)(6) 2014, prescribing physician reported that the pt had been discharged on (b)(6) 2014 to hospice with plans to continue novottf therapy while in hospice.Pt died on (b)(6) 2014 after experiencing chest pain.Pt's medical history was significant for coronary artery disease and angina.Per prescriber, death was not related to novottf therapy.Immediate cause of death was unk.No adverse events associated with device use were reported.The last date of novottf therapy was not known until the equipment was returned to novocure and logfiles downloaded on (b)(6) 2014.Per logfile review, last device use was (b)(6) 2014, at 04:00 and device was functioning as per normal operating parameters.
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