RCHOP

layla · New User Joined: 13 Jun 2009 Posts: 6

Can you tell me of your side effect experiences. My hubby just started it.

Don · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:19 am Post subject: Re: RCHOP

I am sure others will "chime" in, but are two quick words of wisdom. I will add more as I think of them, but these on on top of my mind:

1. Start metamucil on day one.

2. Don't use any Tabasco Sauce on anything.
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Don B
Dec 07 Dx Follicular NHL, Grade I (Indolent)
Stage IIIA - No Symptoms
Watch and Wait - 6 Month Checks
Jan 09 Scan shows Progression - no symptoms
May 18, 09 - Started R-CVP
After Third Round, CT scan showed some tumor shrinkage
July 31,09 - Completed 6 Rounds R-CVP

ChemoMan · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: RCHOP

Hi

Make sure the anti nausea meds you get are taken on time and make sure hubby takes them even if he is not feeling sick. This is very important in the few days after chemo is given. After 3 or 4 days the nausea should subside. He may get ulcers in his mouth and his hair may fall out and these were the worst side effects that I had. Be wary of the effects of the cortisone which are the tablets he takes for 5 days after he has the chemo, they play havoc with your emotions causing euphoria when taking them followed by depression when you stop. The depression is short lasting and not everyone gets it. His appetite for good food ie green vegetables fruit etc, may go off but just let him eat what he can tolerate. The chemo affects your taste and foods tastes very strange, but at the same time the cortisone gives you a big appetite, just let him eat what he likes. R CHOP affects the immune system so keep sick people away from him as his ability to fight infection will be compromised.

Just out of interest how did they stage your Hubby's lymphoma and what type is it? Also is your Hubby having R CHOP 21 or R CHOP 14 ?

You can read my story for more info, the link is at the bottom of this post in my Sig. Single dad ran a diary on this board you can read that as well and joepet had a running commentary on his treatment which is also a good source of info.

I noted that you mentioned elsewhere about your Husbands lack of symptoms and you wondered wether this was a good sign. Yes it is a very good sign it means he will be staged #a rather than #b. For instance I was diagnosed as 2a due to lack of symptoms.

Good luck and don't worry at the end of this Hubby will more than likely be in remission, the trick is staying in remission !

As always we are here if you need us.
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Age 52
Diffuse Large B cell Lymphoma
Stage 2a
Finished six cycles of R chop 21 26th May 2008
Officially in remission 9th July 2008
Remission confirmed 1st October 2008
Remission confirmed 17 June 2009
http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=9620
RULE NUMBER 1.....Don't Panic
RULE NUMBER 2..... Don't forget Rule number 1

layla · New User Joined: 13 Jun 2009 Posts: 6

My hubby had a big growth in his chest cavity and coulnd't sleep unless he was upright for a few nights. He's been coughing (we thought it was just allergies) coughing on and off for years. He has NHL. It's in a couple of lymph notes but not below the chest. Doc hasn't staged it out. but he said it was slow growing but tissue sample morphed into a few fast growing cells. so he is doing the R CHOP for 21 day cycle...maybe 6 cycles. He's been taking pepsidid and tomorrow is the first day not on steriods. He has slight change in his GI tract...but not much to talk about. We're worrying about what to expect each day and we try to keep notes and see if the next cycle will be similiar. Wondering which days are usually the days with the most fatuge. He's somehow trying to plan his work schedule and life. We heard possible day 7-14 have more fatigue? Thanks so very very much. Will keep away from the tobasco sauce and hope the pepsid as a preventive will help. Also have you heard a green apple can help with stomach issues?
Also, how many days can you take Atavan without getting addicted? Also, his read and shoulders have been redder than usual these last couple of days.

ChemoMan · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:03 pm Post subject: Re: RCHOP

Hi

If you are worried about the Ativan you could always get something else. The nausea usually only becomes a problem for the few days directly after chemo, by day 4 or 5 its usually gone and the antinausea meds are not required, at least that was the case with me.

The mass in his chest should shrink quickly and he should start to feel pretty good soon. Fatigue only became a problem for me near the end of my treatment after cycle 5 but it was pretty bad.

All in all I found the whole treatment a lot better than I expected, I was prepared for the worst and was very surprised at how easy I had it.
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Age 52
Diffuse Large B cell Lymphoma
Stage 2a
Finished six cycles of R chop 21 26th May 2008
Officially in remission 9th July 2008
Remission confirmed 1st October 2008
Remission confirmed 17 June 2009
http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=9620
RULE NUMBER 1.....Don't Panic
RULE NUMBER 2..... Don't forget Rule number 1

Don · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:29 am Post subject: Re: RCHOP

My first round went real easy so I was less cautious during my second round. I love Tabasco Sauce and was quite liberal with it on my Sunday morning omlette. I paid for it. Don't let the constipation get a hold. When they say you will get constipated, THEY MEAN IT!! I started the metamucil right away rather than wait until I needed it.

Dealing with the "ups and downs" of the prednisone is my biggest problem...especially at the end of the week. I look for simple things to do: go to the pool and talk with friends; crossword puzzle; mow the lawn (if you have the energy); ride a bike (I like a bit of exercise); once a friend took me boating. Watch out driving during these times. I opted for my truck rather than the motorcycle. I am retired, so I have some luxury.

Drink lots of liquids but never venture far from a rest room.

Anything else? I can't think of anything. Good luck...it is not too bad.
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Don B
Dec 07 Dx Follicular NHL, Grade I (Indolent)
Stage IIIA - No Symptoms
Watch and Wait - 6 Month Checks
Jan 09 Scan shows Progression - no symptoms
May 18, 09 - Started R-CVP
After Third Round, CT scan showed some tumor shrinkage
July 31,09 - Completed 6 Rounds R-CVP

SingleDad · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:55 am Post subject: Re: RCHOP

Hey I'm just about to have my last of six cycles...

what the other guys said about watching the spicy stuff is important and do use the anti-nausea meds the first 5 days.
Ginger pills can help with any upset past that.

You can read the adventure here so far.....

http://cancerforums.net/about12003.html

I found splitting the steroids 4 hours apart instead of 2 at once stopped the "off the walls" aspect.
But damn there is a lot of energy and then a crash.

Good luck
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Age 61
Diffuse Large B cell Lymphoma Stage 2/3
CHOP+R started Feb 26th 2009
Completed 6 cycles June 2009
Diary here http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=12003
Officially in remission July 9th 2009 Wink

Three rounds of Intrathecal completed July 29th
Radiation to come as a prophylactic measure.
1st Radiation Sept 9 - 17 does completed Oct 1.
No more treatments scheduled
Heading to South Africa in January - once the itching stops Mr. Green

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