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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...

The most awful part of hepatitis C is dealing with other people who do not understand what it is. At first, I did not understand either. I kept my diagnosis...

Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have...

Since the liver is part of the gastro system, you may expect to have poop problems with hepatitis C. We can tell when something doesn’t feel right, and it’s important...

Millennials are the most likely subgroup of the population to get the hepatitis C virus (HCV) according to a 2019 study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Specifically, this...

Back in 2010 when I was diagnosed with stage 4 cirrhosis, it was explained that I needed to undergo more testing and biopsies for some “nodules” found on my liver...

You can prepare ahead for your next doctor’s appointment by knowing what questions to ask that will help you understand your condition and treatment. If helpful, ask a family member...