What advice would you give to someone scared about hep C treatment?

Getting started with treatment can be difficult, intimidating, even downright scary. Old hep C treatments took 48 weeks and had harsh side effects, with lower cure rates. There are many misconceptions that surround hep C, including about today's treatment.

What advice would you give to someone feeling scared about treatment? Who has felt this way with treatment before? Let's show some support for our fellow community members.