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I have become very stressed going into the doctor’s office. Each time, I set off the alarms on the blood pressure machines and get asked, "Do you normally have high blood...

The newest class of hepatitis C drugs, direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), have changed the way the virus is treated. However, we don’t have much information on their long-term effects. While many...

With all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to...

When I was diagnosed with hepatitis C many years ago, there were few support groups. The only websites available offered a dark outcome. I saw many people give up. Many...

For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can...

March 2020 marks the 5th anniversary of HepatitisC.net! We wanted to focus on the impact our online community has made on people living with hepatitis C. Since our launch, the...

When it comes to hep C, is there a next big thing we are all waiting for? Nothing big in the science of treatment is in the pipeline, with very...

A common concern for all hepatitis C patients is liver damage. Understanding the difference between fibrosis and cirrhosis helps you to understand what is happening to your liver and how...

With the recent rise of opioid drug addiction, we are seeing a rising number of children being diagnosed with hep C. My foundation is getting calls, emails, and private messages with...

Untreated, chronic hepatitis C can lead to serious health issues, such as include liver cirrhosis, problems with liver function, and liver cancer. Older treatment options, including ribavirin and interferon, were...

There are so many myths about having Hep C. In this video, I call NOPE on 5 of them. Now you know the truth (and lies!) about hep C. Are...

Millions of Americans have hepatitis C without even knowing it. Many people with hep C do not show symptoms, so the virus goes undetected for years. Symptoms of hep C...

Thinking about hep C, I am reminded of the familiar phrase: connecting the dots. In the context of hep C, it can be expressed as understanding what hep C is...

Hepatitis C can often lead to a domino effect of complications. For example, left untreated, hepatitis C can lead to cirrhosis (severe scarring of the liver). Patients with cirrhosis are...

If your doctor suggests that you be tested for hepatitis C, there are several steps that you must take before you know with certainty whether or not you actually have...

Somedays, it's hard to determine if you are having a good day or a bad day because when you are going through pain, fatigue, etc. Sometimes, it's the same day...

If we are committed to seeing the elimination of hep C as a global pandemic, we need to remove all barriers to access to treatment. Although some jurisdictions have relaxed...

Hepatitis C is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver. In addition to damaging the liver, research also shows that hepatitis C can cause other symptoms. Some...

Stigma is complicated. As a vertical transmission, I found out about my status early in life, at the age of 12. While I was diagnosed at a children's hospital, I...

Music has always been an important part our lives and it is no different for me. As a music student, musician, and later a teacher, music has played a central...