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Fighting hep C can be tough on our bodies, both internally and physically. Hep C is a serious disease that needs to be taken seriously. When I first found out about...

Pressure can be defined in a number of ways, but rarely is it described or felt in a positive way. The pressure we are all facing now is new to...

Once you have completed hepatitis C treatment, what’s next? There are many different follow-up tests and exams you may need in your post-treatment recovery. Your doctor may recommend If you...

For most people (people not in the risk categories listed below), the chance of contracting hep C is very low. Those in these categories have increased risk, and testing is...

The process from hep C exposure to treatment completion can be a long, confusing, and often stressful process and many may need help as they struggle through the process. Many...

As we know, hep C is a chronic condition for the majority (~75%) of people who contract the virus. Only 25% or so will not require treatment to avoid the...

Epclusa (sofosbuvir, velpatasvir) is one type of combination, direct-acting antiviral medication used to treat hepatitis C. Epclusa may be used to treat all genotytpes of hepatitis C in both adults...

"Going with the flow" is a phrase I have come to accept in my life. Before hep C and end stage liver disease, I was a vibrant go-getter that never...

When family and friends don’t understand your hepatitis C, it hurts. Hepatitis C is known as a ‘silent disease’ because often symptoms don’t surface until liver damage is evident. It...

It is not unusual when in a group, at a party, meeting or event, for someone to mention hepatitis C and the group goes quiet. Just hearing the phrase creates...

As I sit here today, my eyes fill with tears. My heart is breaking for a dear friend and fellow hep C advocate. She was on my foundation board a...

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. When hepatitis C becomes chronic (long-lasting), the virus causes inflammation, which can result in scarring and even liver damage. Hepatitis C also increases the...

This article is part one of a new series examining the intersections of drug use and hepatitis C. When diagnosed with hepatitis C, I found myself limited in my treatment...

For many years, the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has had a great impact on Black and African American people in the United States, more so than any other group. Hepatitis...

Knowing where to go after being diagnosed with hep C can be confusing. A hepatitis C diagnosis can leave you feeling alone and lost. Back when I was diagnosed in...

Hepatitis C is a viral infection which can affect people of any age or sex. With the opioid crisis, we are seeing more young people becoming infected with hepatitis C...

We all have some regrets, so my title may be misleading, at least somewhat. It comes down to how we perceive what a regret is. One version may be about...

Hepatitis C can impact the mental health of those infected; In fact, a chemical effect on the body can cause mode swings and other neurological symptoms including anxiety, hopelessness and...

I received an email this morning that tore my heart strings. This woman’s email started off by apologizing for being too personal and for needing advise on such an intimate...

You may have received your hep C diagnosis in a number of ways; Blood donation centers, life insurance companies for medical physicals, community health clinics, health departments with on-site testing...