R-CHOP

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Description

  • R: Rituximab (optional)
  • C: Cyclophosphamide
  • H: Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Hydroxydaunomycin)
  • O: Vincristine Sulfate (Oncovin)
  • P: Prednisone
  • Given weekly for 4-5 months

Indications

  • For DLBCL and other aggressive lymphomas

Side Effects

  • Sterility
  • Febrile neutropenia (30%)
  • Baldness