The Hepatitis C Frontline: The Struggles and Suggestions of a Support Worker in Helping Marginalized Persons Access Hepatitis C Treatment in British ColumbiaPart One: The Housing Crisis I’ve always wanted to be a helper. Ever since I was a child, I knew that it didn’t matter what I was doing when I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Coronavirus and Hepatitis C ImmunityWhen we have hep C, our liver is being invaded and inflamed by a growing number of infected cells. The new direct acting anti-viral treatments are curing it faster than...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 living with hepatitis C. Since our launch, the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 be expressed as understanding what hep C is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
For Caregivers: Tips To Help Make Time for Self-CareHow many people do you care for? Just managing your family can be a full-time job. If you work and/or are a caregiver to someone who is aging or has...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Expert Interview: Working with a Patient Advocate and Mental Health ExperiencesEveryone's experience with hepatitis C is different. If you'd like to share your story, click here. You can also click here to learn more about sharing anonymously. This week, we're...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Extrahepatic Manifestations: Our Advocates Share Their ExperiencesNot just the liver: Did you know that hepatitis C can affect the skin, muscles, joints, and other organ systems? In addition to the symptoms of hep C, many patients...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Three Legal Documents Caregivers NeedAs caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent, or grandparent with hepatitis C or advanced liver disease. The hepatitis C virus can cause liver disease, as well...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are Extrahepatic Manifestations?Infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) primarily affects the liver, but other organ systems may be affected as well, especially during chronic HCV infection. When this occurs, these are called...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Peers Helping Peers: Finding Help for Hepatitis CIf you are have ever been diagnosed with hep C, it is likely that you had or have some questions. Like so many of my peers, and as someone who...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A New Generation with Hep CA new generation of people with hep C is moving across the globe. Most of us who are treating or cured can remember being diagnosed, and waiting for treatment to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Common Myths & Questions About Hepatitis C: Get the FactsIt’s important to know the facts about hepatitis C and not believe widespread myths. Myths about hepatitis C can be life-threatening. Be proactive with your health while helping others learn...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When a Loved One Dies from Hepatitis CBefore the new hep C treatments, doctors were helpless in their efforts to save lives; People suffered with hepatitis C and liver disease. Some used meds with a low cure...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Politics and Hep C: "Not Sick Enough for Treatment"With news of various states now passing laws about hepatitis c treatment, more people are able to begin treatment in the earlier stages of liver damage. This is so exciting...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Place of Care: Help-4-HepWhat does "care" mean? Care comes in so many shapes and sizes. I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t need or deserve care. Providing care, helping someone get to care, receiving...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
School Age Children and Hep CDo you have a school aged child with hepatitis C? More and more families are facing the harsh reality of childhood diagnosis of hep C. Many are stemming from mothers who...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Introducing Our New Accessibility FeatureYou may have noticed that we added a new accessibility feature to our websites. This feature will allow community members to change the size, color, or contrast of the text...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
