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There are many roles in the healthcare field, and most automatically think of being in healthcare as being a nurse or doctor. There are so many different roles that many...

Making a birth control plan is always a very personal decision. Hep C adds some additional factors to think about when you are making that choice. Your options depend on...

The job I am referring to is the job to get everyone tested and linked to care, treatment, and cure. To clarify, ‘everyone’ is a big ask if we are...

During the last few years, the number of people drinking alcoholic beverages went up. Sales of liquor increased up to 262% during the pandemic lockdown. Since there was such a...

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections can be grouped into 2 main types. These are acute (short-term) HCV and chronic (long-term) infection. Acute HCV refers to the first 6 months of...

Eating out can be a challenge when you have liver disease, especially for those with severe liver damage such as cirrhosis or an associated condition. The good news is that...

There is not one person who was first diagnosed with hepatitis C that did not leave doctors office in a sense of fear. For myself, I was in shock leaving the...

At HepatitisC.net, we are committed to community. For over 5 years, we have provided support and information to people living with and affected by hepatitis C, while also giving them...

If your doctor is suspecting that you may have hep C, you may be ordered a Hep Panel. A Hep C Panel is a medical term for a blood test that...

My journey through hepatitis C lasted 20 years and included 3 treatments. Two treatments failed, and the last treatment helped bring me the cure, but I had to deal with...

Having hepatitis C may subject you to many different thoughts and opinions from those around you. Some people you know and are close to, others are purely observers. I want to...

Overcoming hepatitis C begins long before treatment and recovery. It begins with key elements that will get you to your goal of being cured. Hope and perseverance are vital in...

The term detox is casually thrown into the health and medical sphere these days. In the causal sense, detoxification means getting rid of toxic or harmful substances. The liver is...

Being an advocate now for over 8 years and being cured for 7, I have learned so many things. I have witnessed triumph of my friends fighting hep C and I have...

Treatment side effects can come and go throughout treatment, but the side effect of fatigue often lingers into recovery. When you experience fatigue, it seems like the last thing you...

Many years ago, the treatment options for hepatitis C were limited and ineffective, and had harsh side effects. Fortunately, new hep C treatment options are better than ever. But many...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

You may have heard of a hep C lookback program, or may have been involved in one at some point during your diagnosis. The goal of hep C lookback programs...

There are a large variety of hepatitis C treatment options available. There is important treatment information to help you learn what to ask your doctor about which treatment is best...

Thinking about how to keep my job made me anxious when I was diagnosed. I wanted to get good insurance to help me pay for treatment. When I actually went...