Glossary
CHOP: A combination of 4 chemotherapies—cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone.
Questions to ask your doctor
Below are some questions to help you and your doctor find out if ADCETRIS is right for you. Download a PDF of the Doctor Discussion Guide to take to your next appointment.
- What is ADCETRIS (brentuximab vedotin)?
- How is ADCETRIS different from traditional chemotherapy (CHOP)?
- Why may ADCETRIS be an effective treatment option for me?
- What are the benefits and risks of ADCETRIS?
- How does ADCETRIS help treat my cancer?
- Can you explain the clinical trial results for ADCETRIS?
- Will ADCETRIS interfere with other medications that I am currently taking?
- What is CD30 protein? Why is it important when treating with ADCETRIS?
- Does my diagnosis mean that I should be tested for CD30 protein? If the test result is negative, how can you find out if there is any CD30 protein on my cancer cells?
- How is ADCETRIS given?
- How long will I take ADCETRIS?
- How often will I have appointments with my healthcare team?
- Are there other medications I should take with ADCETRIS?
- How will treatment interrupt my day-to-day life? Can I keep working or going to school?
- How much time does the infusion take?
- Will I need recovery time after the infusion?
- What tests will you do to see if the treatment is helping?
- What are the possible risks and side effects of ADCETRIS?
- What are the most common side effects seen with ADCETRIS?
- What are my chances of getting a serious side effect like progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy?
- What is the most important safety information I should know about ADCETRIS?
- Will I lose my hair while on ADCETRIS?
- Will I need to stop medication if I have side effects?
- What should I do if I experience a side effect?
- What if I can’t afford my ADCETRIS treatment?
- Where can I find information about paying for my treatment and other related expenses?
- What other support services are available?
- How can I connect with other people like me who have had treatment, or who are currently being treated with ADCETRIS?