Coping With a New DiagnosisReceiving a new medical diagnosis can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic or terminal health condition can feel jarring and emotional. It is normal to feel a range of...reactionscomments
How to Talk to Children About Your Health ConditionTalking with your children about your Hepatitis C can cause major anxiety. You do not know how your child will react. You might worry that they will get upset or...reactionscomments
Finding Financial Assistance for TreatmentMany illnesses come with steep price tags. Once you have a diagnosis, navigating treatment expenses can be challenging. Insurance plans cover some expenses. But out-of-pocket costs add up quickly. We...reactionscomments
Understanding the Liver's Many FunctionsThe liver is one of the most vital and versatile organs in the human body. Tucked beneath your rib cage on the right side, it is the body’s largest internal...reactionscomments
Reducing Vaccination Errors This Booster SeasonWhen people think of hepatitis C transmission in North America, they rarely think of it occurring at healthcare facilities. This is in contrast to the transmission of hep C in...reactionscomments
Beyond IV Drug Use: How Does Hep C Spread?Most commonly, people think of intravenous drug use when they consider the risks of contracting hep C, but that is not the only means of transmission. Let's talk about other...reactionscomments
Hep C and Alcohol: Do They Mix?The amount of alcohol we consume can impact our general wellness and good health. In combination with a virus like hepatitis C, the damage can be much greater than either...reactionscomments
Finding Relief from Hep C FatigueThe fatigue and exhaustion hepatitis C can cause are no joke. These symptoms are reported by people in all stages of the continuum of care, from pre- to post-treatment. I...reactions4comments
In Our HandsHow much or how little control do we have over own healthcare? Is it really in our own hands? Do hepatitis C studies include the impact of nonscientific variables, such...reactionscomments
Remembering Randy MadaraWe are incredibly heartbroken to share that longtime HepatitisC.net Health Leader, Randy Madara, passed away on July 11, 2024. Randy was a daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and true friend. We...reactionscomments
Holistic Hep C Treatments Versus Modern MedicineLiving with a chronic illness like hepatitis C brings a lot of changes to a person's life. One of the most universal and noticeable changes is how much time you...reactions2comments
How Demographic Data Can Help Curb Hep C SpreadHepatitis C can affect people of any age and any walk of life, people as uniquely different as we can imagine. The phase or stage of hep C dictates the...reactionscomments
Common Pitfalls to Avoid After a Hepatitis C DiagnosisSometimes, fears about hepatitis C can lead to mistakes. Many people are afraid of starting treatment or they keep putting it off. If someone at the medical office seemed judgy...reactionscomments
The History of Hep CHepatitis C (hep C) is a viral disease that impacts about 71 million people worldwide. Hep C often progresses without symptoms and can cause severe liver damage and failure. It...reactionscomments
Overcoming Hurdles to Hepatitis C TreatmentPeople who are diagnosed with hepatitis C face many high hurdles. A long list of things might prevent them from getting the treatment they need to be free. You or...reactions2comments
A Broken Healthcare System Means Delays in Hep C CareHealthcare is not functioning well, and although COVID is being blamed, the pandemic is not necessarily the root cause. There were existing failings that unquestionably were worsened by the extraordinary...reactionscomments
Practicing Self-Kindness After a Hep C DiagnosisGoing through the hepatitis C continuum of care is often an emotionally sensitive time. Being confronted with serious realities about our physical health and well-being feels urgent and is time-consuming...reactionscomments
Hep C and the UndiagnosedHepatitis C (hep C) is a viral infection that can cause liver damage. Luckily, hep C is easy to treat. But about half of people with hep C do not...reactionscomments
Young Children and Hep CThis article is for families out there who have a child with hepatitis C. My foundation sponsors a private group for families who are caring for a child with hepatitis C...reactions2comments
The Dangers of Living With Hepatitis CAfter I was diagnosed, my mind began scanning all of the dangers of living with hepatitis C. It was the scariest time in my life. I kept trying to find...reactionscomments
