From a journalist who has been cured of hepatitis C...I recently celebrated my six-month SVR. I contracted hepatitis C on Dec. 1, 1972, the day I got home from the hospital after my second daughter was born. I suffered... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Needle Exchange...Needle exchange is a controversial program in which new syringes and other sterile paraphernalia are traded for used injection materials. It is part of the larger philosophy of harm reduction... By Transplanted3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Embrace the Power of the Clinical Trial on International Clinical Trials Day and Beyond...When we pick up our prescriptions from the pharmacy, most of us do not think about where these drugs come from. Yet every pill or medical intervention – from cold... By Jeanne Hecht, MBA, PMP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Jeanne Hecht, MBA, PMP...Jeanne Hecht is Senior Vice President and Global Head of Site and Patient Networks at Quintiles, a position she was appointed to in October 2014. In this role, Jeanne is... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Hepatitis C 101: Can Hepatitis C be Cured?...Hepatitis C (HCV) is one of the more serious viral infections that attacks and can damage the liver. Naturally, then, when you or someone you care about contracts HCV, you’ll... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cryoglobulinemia and Vasculitis...Cryoglobulinemia is a serious blood disease that has been linked to hepatitis C infection. According to the NIH, hep C is “recognized as the major cause of mixed cryoglobulinemia”. The... By Transplanted2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hepatitis C Resources...Receiving a diagnosis of hepatitis C can be scary and hard to handle. You are not alone in worrying about the diagnosis. For many, a lot of questions will arise:... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (A Blistering Skin Disease)...Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT), is a skin manifestation of liver disease. It's highly exacerbated by exposure of the skin to the sun. Normally, blisters appear on sun-exposed skin, but in... By Transplanted2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Joseph Burke...Joseph was previously an advocate for HepatitisC.net. Joseph is not only a survivor of the horrors during the dark days of the pharmaceutical industry, but a living miracle by medical... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diabetes and Hep C...Diabetes induced by hep C doesn't require obesity or family history to develop. It can happen to anyone infected with the hepatitis C virus. It occurs when the HCV core... By Transplanted2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Randy Madara...We are extremely saddened to say that on July 11, 2024, Randy Madara passed away. Randy was a valued member of the HepatitisC.net community and an incredible advocate and dedicated... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
TrialLink...While most of us know that new medicines to treat Hepatitis C (HCV) are being examined in clinical trials, few of us actually have the tools to access those trials. We... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Life is Good.......cont'd...Hi All!! Well, I am soooo elated to say that on April 9th I was officially "CURED" It's rather surreal to me to know that I don't have the dragon... By deborah1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Paying for Hepatitis C Treatment: Tips and Self-Advocacy...The new medications are amazing for those who have Hepatitis C. The cure rate is higher. The duration of treatment is lower. The side effects are much less harsh. It... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hepatitis C Lingo...The internet has moved communication to a whole new level. When I first started texting it was hard for me to understand a lot of the abbreviations used. I began... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Life is Good...........Hi! I would like to share my story in hopes that it would plant a seed in baby boomers to have an HCV Antibody test............ In my late 20's I... By deborah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hepatitis C 101: What Does Viral Load Mean?...When someone is tested for hepatitis C (HCV), they are usually tested with an antibody test. If a hepatitis C antibody test result is negative, the person does not have... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Hepatitis C 101: Why Does Hepatitis C Often Go Undiagnosed?...Hepatitis C (HCV) is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States, at an estimated 3.9 million Americans infected. Yet, most are unaware they are carrying the virus. When... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
