Semantic Coherence: Genentech (POLIVY) – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H3] Every step of your first DLBCL treatment matters
[H1] Plan your path with POLIVY®

POLIVY is a prescription medicine used with other medicines (a rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone) as a first treatment for adults who have moderate to high risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), not otherwise specified (NOS) or high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL).

Is POLIVY Right for Me?

[H3] Every step of your first DLBCL treatment matters
[H1] Plan your path with POLIVY®

POLIVY is a prescription medicine used with other medicines (a rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone) as a first treatment for adults who have moderate to high risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), not otherwise specified (NOS) or high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL).

Is POLIVY Right for Me?

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[H2] Make the most out of your next doctor’s visit
Use this guide to find a list of questions you can ask when talking to your doctor.

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[H2] Starting POLIVY
Learn more about what to expect from treatment with POLIVY and how to prepare for it.

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[H2] Financial Support
Learn about financial support and other resources* to help you access POLIVY.

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*Contact the Genentech Patient Resource Center at 1-877-436-3683 (Monday-Friday, 6am-5pm PST) for answers to your questions and to be connected to the right Genentech patient support service.

For adults with moderate to high risk previously untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), not otherwise specified (NOS) or high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL), POLIVY is a prescription medication used in combination with a rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone (R-CHP). It is administered by intravenous infusion every 21 days for six cycles. Learn more about preparing for treatment.
The serious to fatal side effects of POLIVY treatment include nerve problems in your arms and legs, infusion-related reactions, low blood cell counts, infections, rare and serious brain infections, tumor lysis syndrome, liver problems, and potential harm to your unborn baby. The most common side effects of POLIVY when used as a first treatment in DLBCL with the medicines rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone include nerve problems in arms and legs, nausea, tiredness or lack of energy, diarrhea, constipation, hair loss, redness and sores of the lining of the mouth, lips, throat, and digestive tract. POLIVY may lower your red or white blood cell counts and increase uric acid levels.
See important safety information as well as the full prescribing information.

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Important Safety Information and Indication

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[H4] What does POLIVY® treat?
POLIVY is a prescription medicine used with other medicines (a rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone) as a first treatment for adults who have moderate to high risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), not otherwise specified (NOS) or high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL).
POLIVY is a prescription medicine used with other medicines, bendamustine and a rituximab product, to treat DLBCL, NOS, in adults who have progressed after at least 2 prior therapies.

[H5] Possible serious side effects
Everyone reacts differently to POLIVY therapy, so it’s important to know what the side effects are. Some people who have been treated with POLIVY have experienced serious to fatal side effects. Your doctor may stop or adjust your treatment if any serious side effects occur. Be sure to contact your healthcare team if there are any signs of these side effects.
Nerve problems in your arms and legs: This may happen as early as after your first dose and may worsen with every dose. Your doctor will monitor for signs and symptoms, such as changes in your sense of touch, numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, nerve pain, burning sensation, any muscle weakness, or changes to your walking pattern
Infusion-related reactions: You may experience fever, chills, rash, breathing problems, low blood pressure, or hives within 24 hours of your infusion
Low blood cell counts: Treatment with POLIVY can cause severe low blood cell counts. Your doctor will monitor your blood counts throughout treatment with POLIVY
Infections: If you have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, cough, or pain during urination, contact your healthcare team. Your doctor may also give you medication before giving you POLIVY, which may prevent some infections, and will monitor your blood counts throughout treatment with POLIVY. Treatment with POLIVY can cause severe low blood cell counts
Rare and serious brain infections: Your doctor will monitor closely for signs and symptoms of these types of infections. Contact your doctor if you experience confusion, dizziness or loss of balance, trouble talking or walking, or vision changes
Tumor lysis syndrome: Caused by the fast breakdown of cancer cells. Signs include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and lack of energy
Potential harm to liver: Some signs include tiredness, weight loss, pain in the abdomen, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes. You may be at higher risk if you already had liver problems or you are taking other medication
Skin damage at or near the infusion site: POLIVY may leak out of the vein and into the surrounding tissue during the infusion, which can cause skin or tissue damage. Your doctor will closely monitor for signs and symptoms of skin damage during the infusion. Tell your healthcare provider immediately if you see any fluid leaking at or around the infusion site, or if you notice any burning, tingling, pain, discomfort, swelling and redness at the infusion site
Side effects seen most often
The most common side effects of POLIVY when used as a first treatment in DLBCL with the medicines rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone include
Nerve problems in arms and legs
Nausea
Tiredness or lack of energy
Diarrhea
Constipation
Hair loss
​​​Redness and sores of the lining of the mouth, lips, throat, and digestive tract
POLIVY may lower your red or white blood cell counts and increase uric acid levels.
The most common side effects of POLIVY when used in DLBCL after at least 2 prior therapies with other medicines, bendamustine and a rituximab product, include
Low blood cell counts (platelets, red blood cells, white blood cells)
Nerve problems in arms and legs
Tiredness or lack of energy
Diarrhea
Nausea
Fever
Decreased appetite
Infections
POLIVY may not be for everyone. Talk to your doctor if you are
Pregnant or think you are pregnant: Data have shown that POLIVY may harm your unborn baby
Planning to become pregnant: Women should avoid getting pregnant while taking POLIVY. Women should use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after their last POLIVY treatment. Men taking POLIVY should use effective contraception during treatment and for 5 months after their last POLIVY treatment
Breastfeeding: Women should not breastfeed while taking POLIVY and for 2 months after the last dose
These may not be all the side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information about the benefits and risks of POLIVY treatment.
You may report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835-2555.
Please see the full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information.

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[H1] Indication and Important Safety Information

[H4] What does POLIVY® treat?
POLIVY is a prescription medicine used with other medicines (a rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone) as a first treatment for adults who have moderate to high risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), not otherwise specified (NOS) or high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL).
POLIVY is a prescription medicine used with other medicines, bendamustine and a rituximab product, to treat DLBCL, NOS, in adults who have progressed after at least 2 prior therapies.

[H5] Possible serious side effects
Everyone reacts differently to POLIVY therapy, so it’s important to know what the side effects are. Some people who have been treated with POLIVY have experienced serious to fatal side effects. Your doctor may stop or adjust your treatment if any serious side effects occur. Be sure to contact your healthcare team if there are any signs of these side effects.
Nerve problems in your arms and legs: This may happen as early as after your first dose and may worsen with every dose. Your doctor will monitor for signs and symptoms, such as changes in your sense of touch, numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, nerve pain, burning sensation, any muscle weakness, or changes to your walking pattern
Infusion-related reactions: You may experience fever, chills, rash, breathing problems, low blood pressure, or hives within 24 hours of your infusion
Low blood cell counts: Treatment with POLIVY can cause severe low blood cell counts. Your doctor will monitor your blood counts throughout treatment with POLIVY
Infections: If you have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, cough, or pain during urination, contact your healthcare team. Your doctor may also give you medication before giving you POLIVY, which may prevent some infections, and will monitor your blood counts throughout treatment with POLIVY. Treatment with POLIVY can cause severe low blood cell counts
Rare and serious brain infections: Your doctor will monitor closely for signs and symptoms of these types of infections. Contact your doctor if you experience confusion, dizziness or loss of balance, trouble talking or walking, or vision changes
Tumor lysis syndrome: Caused by the fast breakdown of cancer cells. Signs include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and lack of energy
Potential harm to liver: Some signs include tiredness, weight loss, pain in the abdomen, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes. You may be at higher risk if you already had liver problems or you are taking other medication
Skin damage at or near the infusion site: POLIVY may leak out of the vein and into the surrounding tissue during the infusion, which can cause skin or tissue damage. Your doctor will closely monitor for signs and symptoms of skin damage during the infusion. Tell your healthcare provider immediately if you see any fluid leaking at or around the infusion site, or if you notice any burning, tingling, pain, discomfort, swelling and redness at the infusion site
Side effects seen most often
The most common side effects of POLIVY when used as a first treatment in DLBCL with the medicines rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone include
Nerve problems in arms and legs
Nausea
Tiredness or lack of energy
Diarrhea
Constipation
Hair loss
​​​Redness and sores of the lining of the mouth, lips, throat, and digestive tract
POLIVY may lower your red or white blood cell counts and increase uric acid levels.
The most common side effects of POLIVY when used in DLBCL after at least 2 prior therapies with other medicines, bendamustine and a rituximab product, include
Low blood cell counts (platelets, red blood cells, white blood cells)
Nerve problems in arms and legs
Tiredness or lack of energy
Diarrhea
Nausea
Fever
Decreased appetite
Infections
POLIVY may not be for everyone. Talk to your doctor if you are
Pregnant or think you are pregnant: Data have shown that POLIVY may harm your unborn baby
Planning to become pregnant: Women should avoid getting pregnant while taking POLIVY. Women should use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after their last POLIVY treatment. Men taking POLIVY should use effective contraception during treatment and for 5 months after their last POLIVY treatment
Breastfeeding: Women should not breastfeed while taking POLIVY and for 2 months after the last dose
These may not be all the side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information about the benefits and risks of POLIVY treatment.
You may report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835-2555.
Please see the full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information.

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[H1] Preparing for Treatment

Tips to prepare for your treatment

[H3] What you may expect
Your healthcare team is your key partner and best source of information throughout your lymphoma treatment journey. Here are some of the activities the team will help you navigate, leading up to the first treatment:

[H2] Tests
Your healthcare team will order a series of tests to confirm that your body is ready for treatment. The tests may be repeated during treatment to ensure that it is safe to continue.

[H2] Pretreatment medicines
To help your body prepare for your cancer treatment, you are likely to receive pretreatment medications.

[H2] Financial and other support resources
Your healthcare team can help you identify financial support options for POLIVY®. They can also identify organizations that may help support you through your journey.
If you’re considering or have started treatment with POLIVY and need more information or help understanding coverage or paying for your medicine, Genentech* has programs to help. For more financial support information, please refer to our Financial  Assistance Options.

*Contact the Genentech Patient Resource Center at 1-877-436-3683 (Monday-Friday, 6am-5pm PST) for answers to your questions and to get connected to the right Genentech patient support service.

[H2] Tips to prepare for your treatment
POLIVY plus R-CHP treatment cycles may be lengthy, especially the first one. Here are a few tips to help you plan ahead:
Eat a light meal before your appointment to help avoid nausea (feeling sick) during or after your treatment. You may also want to bring along a snack in case you get hungry
Drink plenty of water to keep hydrated for your appointment
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes for easier infusion access. A blanket may help keep you comfortable if the infusion center is chilly
Keep yourself occupied with reading material or an audio device. Your care team may also allow you to bring a friend or family member along for support
Arrange transport home prior to your appointment, as you may find it difficult to travel on your own
Plan to rest after each treatment cycle, as you may be feeling tired

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[H5] POLIVY Infusion Checklist
Download the POLIVY Infusion Checklist for the full list of suggested steps to help you prepare for the infusion experience.

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[H2] Questions To Ask Your Doctor
The doctor discussion guide provides a set of questions to ask your care team to help make sense of the information related to your diagnosis and treatment.

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[H2] Financial Support
Learn about financial support and other resources to help you access POLIVY

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Important Safety Information and Indication

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[H4] What does POLIVY® treat?
POLIVY is a prescription medicine used with other medicines (a rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone) as a first treatment for adults who have moderate to high risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), not otherwise specified (NOS) or high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL).
POLIVY is a prescription medicine used with other medicines, bendamustine and a rituximab product, to treat DLBCL, NOS, in adults who have progressed after at least 2 prior therapies.

[H5] Possible serious side effects
Everyone reacts differently to POLIVY therapy, so it’s important to know what the side effects are. Some people who have been treated with POLIVY have experienced serious to fatal side effects. Your doctor may stop or adjust your treatment if any serious side effects occur. Be sure to contact your healthcare team if there are any signs of these side effects.
Nerve problems in your arms and legs: This may happen as early as after your first dose and may worsen with every dose. Your doctor will monitor for signs and symptoms, such as changes in your sense of touch, numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, nerve pain, burning sensation, any muscle weakness, or changes to your walking pattern
Infusion-related reactions: You may experience fever, chills, rash, breathing problems, low blood pressure, or hives within 24 hours of your infusion
Low blood cell counts: Treatment with POLIVY can cause severe low blood cell counts. Your doctor will monitor your blood counts throughout treatment with POLIVY
Infections: If you have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, cough, or pain during urination, contact your healthcare team. Your doctor may also give you medication before giving you POLIVY, which may prevent some infections, and will monitor your blood counts throughout treatment with POLIVY. Treatment with POLIVY can cause severe low blood cell counts
Rare and serious brain infections: Your doctor will monitor closely for signs and symptoms of these types of infections. Contact your doctor if you experience confusion, dizziness or loss of balance, trouble talking or walking, or vision changes
Tumor lysis syndrome: Caused by the fast breakdown of cancer cells. Signs include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and lack of energy
Potential harm to liver: Some signs include tiredness, weight loss, pain in the abdomen, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes. You may be at higher risk if you already had liver problems or you are taking other medication
Skin damage at or near the infusion site: POLIVY may leak out of the vein and into the surrounding tissue during the infusion, which can cause skin or tissue damage. Your doctor will closely monitor for signs and symptoms of skin damage during the infusion. Tell your healthcare provider immediately if you see any fluid leaking at or around the infusion site, or if you notice any burning, tingling, pain, discomfort, swelling and redness at the infusion site
Side effects seen most often
The most common side effects of POLIVY when used as a first treatment in DLBCL with the medicines rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone include
Nerve problems in arms and legs
Nausea
Tiredness or lack of energy
Diarrhea
Constipation
Hair loss
​​​Redness and sores of the lining of the mouth, lips, throat, and digestive tract
POLIVY may lower your red or white blood cell counts and increase uric acid levels.
The most common side effects of POLIVY when used in DLBCL after at least 2 prior therapies with other medicines, bendamustine and a rituximab product, include
Low blood cell counts (platelets, red blood cells, white blood cells)
Nerve problems in arms and legs
Tiredness or lack of energy
Diarrhea
Nausea
Fever
Decreased appetite
Infections
POLIVY may not be for everyone. Talk to your doctor if you are
Pregnant or think you are pregnant: Data have shown that POLIVY may harm your unborn baby
Planning to become pregnant: Women should avoid getting pregnant while taking POLIVY. Women should use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after their last POLIVY treatment. Men taking POLIVY should use effective contraception during treatment and for 5 months after their last POLIVY treatment
Breastfeeding: Women should not breastfeed while taking POLIVY and for 2 months after the last dose
These may not be all the side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information about the benefits and risks of POLIVY treatment.
You may report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835-2555.
Please see the full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information.

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[H1] Is POLIVY® Right for Me?

[H2] POLIVY is part of an FDA-approved treatment regimen for adults with certain types of newly diagnosed DLBCL
In addition to POLIVY, this regimen contains 4 other medicines: a rituximab product (R); cyclophosphamide (C); doxorubicin, also known as Adriamycin (H); and prednisone (P). The full treatment regimen is usually referred to as POLIVY plus R-CHP (pronounced “AR-chip”).

[H5] Why have I been prescribed POLIVY plus R-CHP?
Your care team may recommend POLIVY plus R-CHP as your first DLBCL treatment regimen because they think it is the most appropriate option for you.
[H5] What does R-CHP do?
R-CHP also helps fight the cancer. These medicines may also affect healthy cells.

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Rituximab product (R) is an immunotherapy that works differently than POLIVY. It is designed to identify B cells (including cancerous B cells) and either destroys these cells on its own or helps the immune system to destroy them.

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Cyclophosphamide (C) and doxorubicin (H) are chemotherapy treatments that are designed to kill fast-growing cells in your body, including cancer cells.

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Prednisone (P) is a medicine that helps reduce inflammation and lower your body’s immune response. Prednisone is also used alone or with other drugs to prevent or treat certain conditions related to cancer.

The full treatment regimen is usually referred to as POLIVY plus R-CHP (pronounced “AR-chip”).

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Talk to your healthcare team about possible side effects. Please also see the full Prescribing Information  for a complete list of side effects.

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[H2] Questions To Ask Your Doctor
The doctor discussion guide provides a set of questions to ask your care team to help make sense of the information related to your diagnosis and treatment.

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[H2] Financial Support
Learn about financial support and other resources to help you access POLIVY

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[H5]
Important Safety Information and Indication

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[H4] What does POLIVY® treat?
POLIVY is a prescription medicine used with other medicines (a rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone) as a first treatment for adults who have moderate to high risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), not otherwise specified (NOS) or high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL).
POLIVY is a prescription medicine used with other medicines, bendamustine and a rituximab product, to treat DLBCL, NOS, in adults who have progressed after at least 2 prior therapies.

[H5] Possible serious side effects
Everyone reacts differently to POLIVY therapy, so it’s important to know what the side effects are. Some people who have been treated with POLIVY have experienced serious to fatal side effects. Your doctor may stop or adjust your treatment if any serious side effects occur. Be sure to contact your healthcare team if there are any signs of these side effects.
Nerve problems in your arms and legs: This may happen as early as after your first dose and may worsen with every dose. Your doctor will monitor for signs and symptoms, such as changes in your sense of touch, numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, nerve pain, burning sensation, any muscle weakness, or changes to your walking pattern
Infusion-related reactions: You may experience fever, chills, rash, breathing problems, low blood pressure, or hives within 24 hours of your infusion
Low blood cell counts: Treatment with POLIVY can cause severe low blood cell counts. Your doctor will monitor your blood counts throughout treatment with POLIVY
Infections: If you have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, cough, or pain during urination, contact your healthcare team. Your doctor may also give you medication before giving you POLIVY, which may prevent some infections, and will monitor your blood counts throughout treatment with POLIVY. Treatment with POLIVY can cause severe low blood cell counts
Rare and serious brain infections: Your doctor will monitor closely for signs and symptoms of these types of infections. Contact your doctor if you experience confusion, dizziness or loss of balance, trouble talking or walking, or vision changes
Tumor lysis syndrome: Caused by the fast breakdown of cancer cells. Signs include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and lack of energy
Potential harm to liver: Some signs include tiredness, weight loss, pain in the abdomen, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes. You may be at higher risk if you already had liver problems or you are taking other medication
Skin damage at or near the infusion site: POLIVY may leak out of the vein and into the surrounding tissue during the infusion, which can cause skin or tissue damage. Your doctor will closely monitor for signs and symptoms of skin damage during the infusion. Tell your healthcare provider immediately if you see any fluid leaking at or around the infusion site, or if you notice any burning, tingling, pain, discomfort, swelling and redness at the infusion site
Side effects seen most often
The most common side effects of POLIVY when used as a first treatment in DLBCL with the medicines rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone include
Nerve problems in arms and legs
Nausea
Tiredness or lack of energy
Diarrhea
Constipation
Hair loss
​​​Redness and sores of the lining of the mouth, lips, throat, and digestive tract
POLIVY may lower your red or white blood cell counts and increase uric acid levels.
The most common side effects of POLIVY when used in DLBCL after at least 2 prior therapies with other medicines, bendamustine and a rituximab product, include
Low blood cell counts (platelets, red blood cells, white blood cells)
Nerve problems in arms and legs
Tiredness or lack of energy
Diarrhea
Nausea
Fever
Decreased appetite
Infections
POLIVY may not be for everyone. Talk to your doctor if you are
Pregnant or think you are pregnant: Data have shown that POLIVY may harm your unborn baby
Planning to become pregnant: Women should avoid getting pregnant while taking POLIVY. Women should use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after their last POLIVY treatment. Men taking POLIVY should use effective contraception during treatment and for 5 months after their last POLIVY treatment
Breastfeeding: Women should not breastfeed while taking POLIVY and for 2 months after the last dose
These may not be all the side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information about the benefits and risks of POLIVY treatment.
You may report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835-2555.
Please see the full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information.

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