In a subgroup analysis concerning 3-4 grade AEs revealed R-COMP was associated with a decrease in grade III/IV neutropenia and cardiac toxic events; RminiCEOP was associated with the lower rates of 3-4 grade anemia, thrombocytopenia and infection; RCHOP21 had the lowest rate of 3-4 grade AE of neurotoxicity. Here, COMP is linked to neutropenia.