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Regimen Information

For FCR, including Side Effects

FCR

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

How FCR chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

FCR for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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

Drugs in the FCR combination:

F = Fludarabine

C = Cyclophosphamide

R = Rituximab

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 FCR

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Risk of Infection

  • Bleeding

  • Anemia

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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