Are People Seeing a Defective Me?Having hepatitis c can be lonely and isolating. Once diagnosed, you do not do much except worry and fret about it. It can...reactions1comment
Similarities and Differences between COVID-19 and Hepatitis CAs we move through this new pandemic, it is becoming apparent that there are similarities and differences between COVID-19 and hepatitis C...reactionscomments
Living With a Stigmatized DiseaseLiving with a stigmatized disease can significantly affect the quality of life and lead to loss of income, financial instability, housing insecurity...reactionscomments
Diagnosis and the DreadI don’t know about all of you who were diagnosed with hep C, but I felt fear and dread about my diagnosis...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C AntibodiesThe antibody test for hepatitis C infection causes some confusion amongst patients. This test is performed as screening test. If a person...reactionscomments
What Are The Symptoms of Hep C?One of the challenging features of hepatitis C is that many of those who have hep C are not aware that they...reactionscomments
Safe and Healthy Ways to Detox Your LiverThere are healthy, simple ways to detox your liver that can be done safely to avoid harming your liver. When I was...reactionscomments
Itchy Skin and Liver Disease ProgressionChronic, uncontrollable, itchy skin can change your quality of life. It can prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep and ruin...reactionscomments
Hep C in Indigenous PopulationsIn Canada, we will soon observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new statutory holiday to honor the Indigenous children...reactionscomments
How Drugs Get Their NamesHave you ever wondered how drugs get their unique and sometimes rather strange-sounding names? Or noticed the patterns some generic drug names...reactionscomments
Five Positive Benefits of Hep C TreatmentYou may be wondering about what five positive benefits of hep C treatment there could be. As someone who just celebrated 10...reactions1comment
What Is Cirrhosis?Cirrhosis is the permanent scarring of the liver. It can be life-threatening. There are several causes of cirrhosis. However, one major cause...reactionscomments
Understanding Lab Test ResultsEditors Note: If you have concerns or questions about your test results, always ask a medical professional. Lab tests (also called blood...reactionscomments
Complications of Hepatitis COver time, the hepatitis C virus (HCV) can cause many different health issues. More than half of all people with HCV will...reactionscomments
Should I Be Screened for Liver Cancer?Liver cancer is common cancer worldwide. And the number of cases and deaths from liver cancer is increasing in the United States...reactions1comment
Should I Be Screened for Liver Cancer?Hepatitis C can cause inflammation and scarring of the liver, such as fibrosis and cirrhosis. If hepatitis C is left untreated and...reactions1comment
How to Prepare Liver Healthy FoodsHow we prepare our food is just as important as what the food is. What we eat, how it is prepared, and...reactionscomments
The Guy Who Had ItA colleague and I recently talked about how some of us refer to People with Lived Experience (PWLE). This is sometimes inclusive...reactionscomments
What is Hepatic Encephalopathy?What is hepatic encephalopathy? For me, it’s one of the most cruel parts of advanced liver disease. In fact, a patient like...reactionscomments
Can Hepatitis C Kill You?It was one of the first things I wondered during my emergency room diagnosis. I had the hepatitis C virus and I was...reactionscomments
