Should I Get Listed for a Liver Transplant?Some of you may be cared for by a hematologist who practices at a transplant center. I was wayyyy end stage liver...reactionscomments
Why I Dread Going to The Doctor's OfficeI have become very stressed going into the doctor’s office. Each time, I set off the alarms on the blood pressure machines and...reactionscomments
New Hepatitis C Treatments Are Paving The Way To Longer Life ExpectancyThe newest class of hepatitis C drugs, direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), have changed the way the virus is treated. However, we don’t have...reactionscomments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactionscomments
The Dangers of Comparing Ourselves to Other Hepatitis C PatientsWhen I was diagnosed with hepatitis C many years ago, there were few support groups. The only websites available offered a dark...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactionscomments
It's Our 5th Anniversary!March 2020 marks the 5th anniversary of HepatitisC.net! We wanted to focus on the impact our online community has made on people...reactionscomments
The Next Big ThingWhen it comes to hep C, is there a next big thing we are all waiting for? Nothing big in the science...reactionscomments
Questions about Liver Damage with Hepatitis CA common concern for all hepatitis C patients is liver damage. Understanding the difference between fibrosis and cirrhosis helps you to understand...reactionscomments
The Rising Number of Children with Hepatitis CWith the recent rise of opioid drug addiction, we are seeing a rising number of children being diagnosed with hep C. My foundation...reactionscomments
Why Start Treatment for Hepatitis C? Lower Your Risk of Liver Cancer, Liver Scarring, & Cognitive Problems, To Start!Untreated, chronic hepatitis C can lead to serious health issues, such as include liver cirrhosis, problems with liver function, and liver cancer...reactionscomments
5 Myths about Hepatitis C There are so many myths about having Hep C. In this video, I call NOPE on 5 of them. Now you know...reactionscomments
Your Questions About Hepatitis C. Answered.Millions of Americans have hepatitis C without even knowing it. Many people with hep C do not show symptoms, so the virus...reactionscomments
Dots to Connect: From Getting Tested to Getting CuredThinking about hep C, I am reminded of the familiar phrase: connecting the dots. In the context of hep C, it can...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, and Portal HypertensionHepatitis C can often lead to a domino effect of complications. For example, left untreated, hepatitis C can lead to cirrhosis (severe...reactionscomments
False Positives and Hepatitis C Testing: What You Should KnowIf your doctor suggests that you be tested for hepatitis C, there are several steps that you must take before you know...reactionscomments
Good Days and Bad DaysSomedays, it's hard to determine if you are having a good day or a bad day because when you are going through...reactionscomments
Treatment Restrictions: The Dangers of Mandating AbstinenceIf we are committed to seeing the elimination of hep C as a global pandemic, we need to remove all barriers to...reactions5comments
How Hepatitis C Affects the BrainHepatitis C is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver. In addition to damaging the liver, research also shows...reactions8comments
Young BloodStigma is complicated. As a vertical transmission, I found out about my status early in life, at the age of 12. While...reactions1comment
