CHOP for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
A chemotherapy regimen consisting of cyclophosphamide, hydroxydaunorubicin hydrochloride (doxorubicin hydrochloride), vincristine and prednisone used to treat both indolent and aggressive forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
CHOP is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of non-hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Drugs in the CHOP combination:
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C |
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H |
= Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Hydroxydaunomycin) |
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O |
= Vincristine Sulfate (Oncovin) |
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Chemotherapy is often given as a combination of drugs. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF CHOP
Infection
Anemia
Nausea & Vomiting
Constipation
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Often, the most helpful information regarding treatment side effects comes not from clinical brochures, but rather from other patients like you. We've collected the most helpful community resources to help you prepare for the side effects and coping tips for your chemotherapy regimen.
The following have been voted the 3 most helpful responses to this question.
Had 6 treatments 3 weeks apart for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, type B, third stage. Experienced bone pain, fatigue, nausea, constipation, hair loss, loss of appetite and weight loss (23 lbs) low blood count, and numbness in fingertips. In remission. Had good PET scan in November. Having port removed.
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Had 6 treatments 3 weeks apart for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, type B, third stage. Experienced bone pain, fatigue, nausea, constipation, hair loss, loss of appetite and weight loss (23 lbs) low blood count, and numbness in fingertips. In remission. Had good PET scan in November. Having port removed.
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Had 3 treatments of CHOP, 3 weeks apart. Experienced loss of appetite (lost 30 lbs), change in taste (metallic), complete hair loss (missed my eyelashes the most!), numbness & tingling in finger tips, debilitating fatigue and shortness of breath (low hemoglobin). Now in complete remission! (Diagnosed Stage 1 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in April, 2018).
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I lost my appetite. There were certain foods I craved (Chinese Food, Cheese Cake , and Lemon Flavored Water). My husband would fix me Milk Shakes. I lost about 30 pounds.
I had to also deal with consipation. My hair fell out after the 2nd treatment.
My last 2 Pet Scan have been normal. My white blood is not back to normal but it is going up slowly. Still have the Port.
I was diagnosed in February 2017.
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Had 3 treatments of CHOP, 3 weeks apart. Experienced loss of appetite (lost 30 lbs), change in taste (metallic), complete hair loss (missed my eyelashes the most!), numbness & tingling in finger tips, debilitating fatigue and shortness of breath (low hemoglobin). Now in complete remission! (Diagnosed Stage 1 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in April, 2018).
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Had 6 treatments 3 weeks apart for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, type B, third stage. Experienced bone pain, fatigue, nausea, constipation, hair loss, loss of appetite and weight loss (23 lbs) low blood count, and numbness in fingertips. In remission. Had good PET scan in November. Having port removed.
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Had 6 treatments 3 weeks apart for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, type B, third stage. Experienced bone pain, fatigue, nausea, constipation, hair loss, loss of appetite and weight loss (23 lbs) low blood count, and numbness in fingertips. In remission. Had good PET scan in November. Having port removed.
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What were the specific side effects that you experienced while taking this medication? How did you manage them?
Call your Doctor as soon as you seem symptomatic, they seem to have something for everything, and they work.
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