CHOP
CHOP
CHOP (/tʃɒp/), also known as Cyclophosphamide, Hydroxydaunorubicin, Oncovin, and Prednisone, is a combination chemotherapy regimen that is commonly used to treat certain types of cancer.
Etymology
The acronym CHOP stands for the names of the four drugs that make up the regimen: Cyclophosphamide, Hydroxydaunorubicin, Oncovin, and Prednisone. Each of these drugs is a type of chemotherapy that works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells.
Usage
CHOP is most often used to treat Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system. However, it can also be used to treat other types of cancer, depending on the specific circumstances and the judgement of the treating physician.
Related Terms
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells.
- Cyclophosphamide: A chemotherapy drug that is used as part of the CHOP regimen.
- Hydroxydaunorubicin: Another chemotherapy drug used in the CHOP regimen, also known as doxorubicin.
- Oncovin: Also known as vincristine, this is another drug used in the CHOP regimen.
- Prednisone: A steroid medication that is used as part of the CHOP regimen to help reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: A type of cancer that the CHOP regimen is commonly used to treat.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on CHOP
- Wikipedia's article - CHOP
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