R-CHOP

Definition	:	is named for the initials of the five drugs that work together to target and kill cancer cells
Category	:	Medical » Treatments & Procedures
Country/Region	:	Worldwide
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Type	:	Acronym

What does R-CHOP mean?

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