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Regimen Information

For Stanford V, including Side Effects

Stanford V

For the treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma

How Stanford V chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

Stanford V for the treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma

STANFORD D is a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of non-hodgkin’s lymphoma.

DRUGS IN THE STANFORD V COMBINATION:

Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride

Doxorubicin Hydrochloride

Vinblastine Sulfate

Vincristine Sulfate

Bleomycin

Etoposide

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 STANFORD V

  • Risk of Infection

  • Anemia

  • Bleeding

  • Nausea & Vomiting

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

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

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