Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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CHOP
An abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination that is used to treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. It includes the drugs cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin hydrochloride (hydroxydaunorubicin), vincristine (Oncovin), and prednisone. Also called CHOP regimen.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.