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Regimen Information

For CNOP, including Side Effects

CNOP

For the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

How CNOP chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

CNOP for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

CNOP is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of non-hodgkin’s lymphoma.

C = cylocphosphamide (Cytoxan)

N = mitoxantrone or Novantrone

O = vincristine or Oncovin

P = prednisone

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 CNOP

  • Risk of Infection

  • Anemia

  • Constipation

  • Mouth Sores

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma:

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