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Are You Afraid of Hepatitis C Treatment?

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By Karen Hoyt

1 min read

Are you afraid of hepatitis C treatment? I was. With so many stories about potential side effects, it’s easy to be afraid of hepatitis C treatment. Your fear may be about the cost of getting treatment. You may worry about the long-term physical effects.

Even though the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a virus, it is possible for someone to be cured of hep C. I've been cured for 6 years now. Today, getting through treatment is much shorter and with fewer problems than ever before. It’s still a big decision, and this video offers some suggestions to dealing with your fear.

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