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When your son or daughter has hep C, you have so many questions. You may not know where to start. Here are some tips that can help you understand your...

One of the first things I had to do after being diagnosed with hepatitis C was to change my mindset to moving forward. I had to change my perspective from...

Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...

For any medical condition, there are specific treatment options. In some cases, certain drugs may not be recommended for safety reasons. For example, some drugs may interact with each other...

Recently, I have been asked about getting vaccinated with the COVID vaccine, as well as the shingles vaccine. This too has crossed my mind, being an end stage liver patient. I...

In the data I have read over the years, looking at the people living with hep C in my part of the world, there is a large group who has...

Beginning hepatitis C treatment can make you feel like you are about to climb a mountain. It is daunting, yet you know your goal is to reach the summit and...

Recently, I wrote about my recent liver biopsy for a clinical trial for end stage liver disease. This was a trial with no medication, just a monitoring of my liver...

Insomnia, or troubles sleeping, is something we have all experienced at one point in our lives. Job demands, societal pressures, monetary stress, and family responsibilities are examples of external factors that...

"I’m pregnant. Why did my doctor do a hep C test?" As of May 2021, there’s a new recommendation to check all women in early pregnancy for hep C. What’s...

Liver disease, like any chronic illness, can take a toll on you, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Dealing with chronic disease can consume a person’s thoughts, often leading to feeling weariness...

When I was diagnosed with hepatitis C, I researched natural supplements that could help my liver, and I discovered milk thistle. I discussed milk thistle with my hepatologist. He told...

At the end of curing my hepatitis C through a clinical trial, I signed-up for another clinical trial with no hesitation. This particular trial did not contain any medication to...

If you’re like a lot of folks, until your diagnosis, you may not have given a second thought about healthcare and the how the “system” works. Here are a few...

We can all use a team of people when we are facing an obstacle as daunting as hep C. Not everyone needs an army or even a platoon of people...

The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like hepatitis C can...

For many, the risk of contracting viral infections is a concern. Proactive steps can help keep you safe from hepatitis C and other blood-borne viral infections. Hepatitis C is a...

Being under the care of the right doctor can make a difference in your hepatitis C journey. There are several highly qualified doctors who specialize in the care and treatment...

In just about every aspect of our lives, there is nothing more fulfilling than seeing progress. With hep C, progress to improve awareness, increase access to treatment, and reduce stigma...