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Definition | : | is named for the initials of the five drugs that work together to target and kill cancer cells |
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R-CHOP is a combination of cancer drugs. Combinations are often more effective than single drugs because each drug targets cancer cells in distinct ways.
R-CHOP is an acronym for a combination of five drugs used to treat Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL), a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system.
Each letter in R-CHOP corresponds to one of the drugs used in the regimen:
R: Rituximab
C: Cyclophosphamide
H: Doxorubicin (Hydroxydaunorubicin)
O: Vincristine (Oncovin)
P: Prednisone
The full form of R-CHOP is is named for the initials of the five drugs that work together to target and kill cancer cells
is named for the initials of the five drugs that work together to target and kill cancer cells
is named for the initials of the five drugs that work together to target and kill cancer cells