Single Biggest Cancer Dictionary in the World

What is R-EPOCH regimen?

Pronunciation: /ɑr ˈɛpək ˈrɛʤəmən/

R-EPOCH regimen

Definition

A regimen consisting of rituximab, followed by a continuous infusion of etoposide, vincristine and doxorubicin, given with prednisone and a bolus dose of cyclophosphamide, used for the treatment of aggressive forms of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, including mantle cell lymphoma.