Therapeutic Response Statement (Sensitivity)

This therapeutic response statement supports the relationship that CD20 + status confers therapeutic sensitivity to Cyclophosphamide, Etoposide, Prednisolone, Rituximab, Vincristine in patients with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

The Republic of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has approved rituximab in combination with cyclophosphamide, etoposide, prednisolone, and vincristine for reimbursement as a treatment option for the treatment of Non Hodgkin CD20 positive Lymphoma for patients not suitable for anthracycline therapy.

This statement is based on a regulatory approval from the Health Service Executive:

Treatment of Non Hodgkin CD20 positive Lymphoma for patients not suitable for anthracycline therapy.

Citation

R-CEOP Therapy - 21 days, 2021, version number 2, NCCP National SACT Regimen, NCCP, viewed 21/07/2024, https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/chemoprotocols/lymphoma-myeloma/510-r-ceop-therapy.pdf