Living

Having lived with hepatitis C for over a decade (knowingly) and more correctly my whole life (since birth), I was not aware of the toll it takes on one’s body...

I remember my hepatologist’s nurse telling me, "Those last few weeks of treatment can often seem the longest". By this point, you are so ready for treatment to be over...

In today's article, HepatitisC.net advocate Daniel Winterbottom talks all things testing and treatment for hepatitis C.A one-time hep C testing policy for all adults has clear pros and cons. Many...

Have you ever felt stuck in unhealthy habits? Albert Einstein once said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. Forming...

Having hepatitis C has lots of stress put on an individual. Not only are we worried about our life, we have to be concerned about our loved ones. For myself...

My medical team used telehealth while I was on hepatitis C treatment. The whole medical team agreed that it was best. Not only was I working, but I also lived...

Mostly, we want to put hep C down, as in destroy it and send it into oblivion forever. Facing hep being able to confront the diagnosis and the things that...

This topic came up this morning while talking to a friend. How often does one tend to neglect themselves while trying to care for another? Now whether you are sick...

Changing your thoughts and attitudes about how hepatitis affects your life is one of the first proactive steps you take toward a healthy future. When I was diagnosed with hepatitis...

Living with a hepatitis C diagnosis can be hard on any person, regardless of demographics. It can be shocking and debilitating when the doctor first gives the unfortunate news. With...

Healing from the pain of brain fog and hepatitis C top my list of life’s most humbling experiences. Looking back at some of my words, actions, and decisions during the...

Living with a chronic condition like hepatitis C and liver disease can make a person feel like they’re out of control, with no choices as to what happens to their...

'Care' is a short word, but it has huge meaning. The word has different meanings, as we find so often in English and in other languages as well. We care...

After being diagnosed with hepatitis C or facing treatment, patients can struggle with sharing their health condition with their employer and co-workers. Fear of losing a job or being demoted...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...

Recently, I was undergoing more tests on some other health issues. This required an MRI and a biopsy. To date, I have had the following biopsies: liver, pancreas, kidney, bone marrow, and...

Every year, we recognize Hepatitis C Awareness Month. However, this year is a little different. During these uncertain times, your doctor is the best person to ask if you have...

My whole life, I have been told there are great rewards by helping others. As a child, I watched my grandfather help anyone in any way he could. He was...

From the lens of social justice, it is made even more clear recently where we have inequities in our society. Due to recent events such as the coronavirus pandemic, it...

May is Hepatitis C Awareness Month! Each year, we recognize Hepatitis C Awareness Month, and the realities and challenges of living with hepatitis C. Today, almost 4 million Americans are...