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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...

The very best of intentions won’t make up for the possible results of bad information. Even the very brightest among us can get it wrong from time to time. Sometimes...

When dealing with hepatitis C and liver disease, there are many ways that we can receive comfort and joy. Your life is more than hepatitis C and liver disease. Focusing...

Lately, we’ve had a lot of friends here in our forums that are still waiting for hep C treatment. They have different reasons for waiting. However, it’s important to know...

If you have recently been diagnosed with hep C, you may be wondering whether you are required to inform other healthcare professionals of your diagnosis. Beyond your treating physician, are...

Coming into a medical diagnosis alone is scary and isolating. Recently a 29 year old man emailed me and asked suggestions on getting through this with no support. When I heard...

Recently, I wrote about my liver doctor suggesting I wait to be vaccinated against COVID. This was his suggestion due to the stage of my liver and his uncertainty about the...

The liver can fall under attack from many causes, including the hepatitis C virus as well as other forms of liver disease and elements. There also liver-damaging causes under our...