Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Lifting your husband and you up in prayer, Jackie! Johanna Johanna Koskinen, Outreach Coordinator Hepatitic C Multicultural Outreach(HepC-Missouri) http://www.hepcmo.org Email: johanna@... Toll-free/24-Hour Hotline: 1.888.436.HEPC(4372) Phone#: 1.(Business) On Wed, September 7, 2005 7:36 pm, Jackie on said: > Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done > a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and > the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it > removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not > want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! > love you all, jax > > > > > Jackie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Lifting your husband and you up in prayer, Jackie! Johanna Johanna Koskinen, Outreach Coordinator Hepatitic C Multicultural Outreach(HepC-Missouri) http://www.hepcmo.org Email: johanna@... Toll-free/24-Hour Hotline: 1.888.436.HEPC(4372) Phone#: 1.(Business) On Wed, September 7, 2005 7:36 pm, Jackie on said: > Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done > a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and > the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it > removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not > want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! > love you all, jax > > > > > Jackie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Hey Jax...............Not to brag, but Im GREAT at prayers...........I am going to sign off and say a BIG prayer, and I'll ask my son , who was killed at 16 years old to say one also...........it always works when I ask .God Bless, nne Jackie on wrote:Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! love you all, jax Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Hey Jax...............Not to brag, but Im GREAT at prayers...........I am going to sign off and say a BIG prayer, and I'll ask my son , who was killed at 16 years old to say one also...........it always works when I ask .God Bless, nne Jackie on wrote:Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! love you all, jax Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Sending positive vibes your way Jackie, hope everything goes well for your husband... Mark > Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! > love you all, jax > > > > > Jackie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Sending positive vibes your way Jackie, hope everything goes well for your husband... Mark > Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! > love you all, jax > > > > > Jackie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Thank you Mark! I appreciate all the love and support I get from this group! mark_pbms wrote:Sending positive vibes your way Jackie, hope everything goes well for your husband... Mark > Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! > love you all, jax > > > > > Jackie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Thank you Mark! I appreciate all the love and support I get from this group! mark_pbms wrote:Sending positive vibes your way Jackie, hope everything goes well for your husband... Mark > Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! > love you all, jax > > > > > Jackie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Thank you nne,, I really appreciate the care I recieve here,, Im sorry about your son,, what happened, if you dont mind my asking! nne wrote:Hey Jax...............Not to brag, but Im GREAT at prayers...........I am going to sign off and say a BIG prayer, and I'll ask my son , who was killed at 16 years old to say one also...........it always works when I ask .God Bless, nne Jackie on wrote:Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! love you all, jax Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Thank you nne,, I really appreciate the care I recieve here,, Im sorry about your son,, what happened, if you dont mind my asking! nne wrote:Hey Jax...............Not to brag, but Im GREAT at prayers...........I am going to sign off and say a BIG prayer, and I'll ask my son , who was killed at 16 years old to say one also...........it always works when I ask .God Bless, nne Jackie on wrote:Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! love you all, jax Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Thank you nne,, I really appreciate the care I recieve here,, Im sorry about your son,, what happened, if you dont mind my asking! nne wrote:Hey Jax...............Not to brag, but Im GREAT at prayers...........I am going to sign off and say a BIG prayer, and I'll ask my son , who was killed at 16 years old to say one also...........it always works when I ask .God Bless, nne Jackie on wrote:Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! love you all, jax Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Thank You Johanna, I really do appreciate that,, " Johanna (Hep C - MO) " wrote:Lifting your husband and you up in prayer, Jackie! Johanna Johanna Koskinen, Outreach Coordinator Hepatitic C Multicultural Outreach(HepC-Missouri) http://www.hepcmo.org Email: johanna@... Toll-free/24-Hour Hotline: 1.888.436.HEPC(4372) Phone#: 1.(Business) On Wed, September 7, 2005 7:36 pm, Jackie on said: > Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done > a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and > the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it > removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not > want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! > love you all, jax > > > > > Jackie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 JAx, I'm new here. I'll say a prayer for your husband. Blessings, Jackie on wrote: Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! love you all, jax Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 JAx, I'm new here. I'll say a prayer for your husband. Blessings, Jackie on wrote: Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! love you all, jax Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Thank You and welcome to the group! We are a pretty close knit group here,, I hope you like it ! hugs, jackie Ogle wrote: JAx, I'm new here. I'll say a prayer for your husband. Blessings, Jackie on wrote: Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! love you all, jax Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Thank You and welcome to the group! We are a pretty close knit group here,, I hope you like it ! hugs, jackie Ogle wrote: JAx, I'm new here. I'll say a prayer for your husband. Blessings, Jackie on wrote: Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! love you all, jax Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Jax, Thank you. It is good to be here. I'm trying to learn more about hep C because my daughter has tested positive. We are only at the beginning so I don't know much about anything right now. We saw the specialist and are about to have more tests done. My daughter is 18 and is on a trip for the next couple of weeks. I'll post more when I know what to say. I'm at a loss at the moment and I'm trying to take it all in. There is so much to learn. Thank you for the welcome. I look forward to getting to know you. Blessings, Jackie on wrote: Thank You and welcome to the group! We are a pretty close knit group here,, I hope you like it ! hugs, jackie Ogle wrote: JAx, I'm new here. I'll say a prayer for your husband. Blessings, Jackie on wrote: Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! love you all, jax Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Jax, Thank you. It is good to be here. I'm trying to learn more about hep C because my daughter has tested positive. We are only at the beginning so I don't know much about anything right now. We saw the specialist and are about to have more tests done. My daughter is 18 and is on a trip for the next couple of weeks. I'll post more when I know what to say. I'm at a loss at the moment and I'm trying to take it all in. There is so much to learn. Thank you for the welcome. I look forward to getting to know you. Blessings, Jackie on wrote: Thank You and welcome to the group! We are a pretty close knit group here,, I hope you like it ! hugs, jackie Ogle wrote: JAx, I'm new here. I'll say a prayer for your husband. Blessings, Jackie on wrote: Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! love you all, jax Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Jax, Thank you. It is good to be here. I'm trying to learn more about hep C because my daughter has tested positive. We are only at the beginning so I don't know much about anything right now. We saw the specialist and are about to have more tests done. My daughter is 18 and is on a trip for the next couple of weeks. I'll post more when I know what to say. I'm at a loss at the moment and I'm trying to take it all in. There is so much to learn. Thank you for the welcome. I look forward to getting to know you. Blessings, Jackie on wrote: Thank You and welcome to the group! We are a pretty close knit group here,, I hope you like it ! hugs, jackie Ogle wrote: JAx, I'm new here. I'll say a prayer for your husband. Blessings, Jackie on wrote: Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please say a prayer! love you all, jax Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 The important thing is NOT to panic,, most ppl die with the disease NOT from it,, and it moves in decades,, try to learn as much as you can and then you will see that yes she needs to make certain changes in her life but she will find a way to make this work,, especially when she has such a great mom! jackie --- Ogle wrote: > Jax, > Thank you. It is good to be here. I'm trying to > learn more about hep C because my daughter has > tested positive. We are only at the beginning so I > don't know much about anything right now. We saw the > specialist and are about to have more tests done. My > daughter is 18 and is on a trip for the next couple > of weeks. I'll post more when I know what to say. > I'm at a loss at the moment and I'm trying to take > it all in. There is so much to learn. Thank you for > the welcome. I look forward to getting to know you. > Blessings, > > > Jackie on wrote: > Thank You and welcome to the group! We are a > pretty close knit group here,, I hope you like it ! > hugs, > jackie > > Ogle wrote: > JAx, > I'm new here. I'll say a prayer for your husband. > Blessings, > > > Jackie on wrote: > Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we > had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some > stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just > confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it > removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I > certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please > say a prayer! > love you all, jax > > > > > Jackie > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our > conversations. We hope you have found the support > you need with us. > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy > access to our group, just click the link-- > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/ > > Happy Posting > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 The important thing is NOT to panic,, most ppl die with the disease NOT from it,, and it moves in decades,, try to learn as much as you can and then you will see that yes she needs to make certain changes in her life but she will find a way to make this work,, especially when she has such a great mom! jackie --- Ogle wrote: > Jax, > Thank you. It is good to be here. I'm trying to > learn more about hep C because my daughter has > tested positive. We are only at the beginning so I > don't know much about anything right now. We saw the > specialist and are about to have more tests done. My > daughter is 18 and is on a trip for the next couple > of weeks. I'll post more when I know what to say. > I'm at a loss at the moment and I'm trying to take > it all in. There is so much to learn. Thank you for > the welcome. I look forward to getting to know you. > Blessings, > > > Jackie on wrote: > Thank You and welcome to the group! We are a > pretty close knit group here,, I hope you like it ! > hugs, > jackie > > Ogle wrote: > JAx, > I'm new here. I'll say a prayer for your husband. > Blessings, > > > Jackie on wrote: > Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we > had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some > stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just > confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it > removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I > certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please > say a prayer! > love you all, jax > > > > > Jackie > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our > conversations. We hope you have found the support > you need with us. > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy > access to our group, just click the link-- > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/ > > Happy Posting > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 The important thing is NOT to panic,, most ppl die with the disease NOT from it,, and it moves in decades,, try to learn as much as you can and then you will see that yes she needs to make certain changes in her life but she will find a way to make this work,, especially when she has such a great mom! jackie --- Ogle wrote: > Jax, > Thank you. It is good to be here. I'm trying to > learn more about hep C because my daughter has > tested positive. We are only at the beginning so I > don't know much about anything right now. We saw the > specialist and are about to have more tests done. My > daughter is 18 and is on a trip for the next couple > of weeks. I'll post more when I know what to say. > I'm at a loss at the moment and I'm trying to take > it all in. There is so much to learn. Thank you for > the welcome. I look forward to getting to know you. > Blessings, > > > Jackie on wrote: > Thank You and welcome to the group! We are a > pretty close knit group here,, I hope you like it ! > hugs, > jackie > > Ogle wrote: > JAx, > I'm new here. I'll say a prayer for your husband. > Blessings, > > > Jackie on wrote: > Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we > had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some > stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just > confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it > removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I > certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please > say a prayer! > love you all, jax > > > > > Jackie > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our > conversations. We hope you have found the support > you need with us. > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy > access to our group, just click the link-- > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/ > > Happy Posting > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Jackie, Thanks. I will keep that in mind. I did panic at first but I feel better after having spoken with the specialist yesterday. He gave me the same advice. Thank you so much for reaching out. I appreciate you. Blessings, Jackie on wrote: The important thing is NOT to panic,, most ppl die with the disease NOT from it,, and it moves in decades,, try to learn as much as you can and then you will see that yes she needs to make certain changes in her life but she will find a way to make this work,, especially when she has such a great mom! jackie --- Ogle wrote: > Jax, > Thank you. It is good to be here. I'm trying to > learn more about hep C because my daughter has > tested positive. We are only at the beginning so I > don't know much about anything right now. We saw the > specialist and are about to have more tests done. My > daughter is 18 and is on a trip for the next couple > of weeks. I'll post more when I know what to say. > I'm at a loss at the moment and I'm trying to take > it all in. There is so much to learn. Thank you for > the welcome. I look forward to getting to know you. > Blessings, > > > Jackie on wrote: > Thank You and welcome to the group! We are a > pretty close knit group here,, I hope you like it ! > hugs, > jackie > > Ogle wrote: > JAx, > I'm new here. I'll say a prayer for your husband. > Blessings, > > > Jackie on wrote: > Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we > had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some > stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just > confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it > removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I > certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please > say a prayer! > love you all, jax > > > > > Jackie > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our > conversations. We hope you have found the support > you need with us. > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy > access to our group, just click the link-- > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/ > > Happy Posting > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 HI Yes, try not to panic,, first off,, you daughter will need to have more blood tests to see what genotype she is,, and what her liver function tests show. Then she needs either a liver biopsy or the fibrosure test to see how much damage she has and how fast the disease is moving. Then, based on those finding,, you can decide if she wants to treat it with the current treatment. You will hear many opinions as to whether to treat early or wait for easier tx to come and you will have to decide for yourselves. But what I think and its only my opinion, that if you have much damage to treat as soon as possible,, and if she finds she is genotype 2, she stands a real good chance of ridding herself of this virus. If she is genotype 1, then treating it is a bit harder but can be done. I was geno 1a, low viral load but had a lot of damage so I had to treat,, I finished tx 2 years ago last feb and Im still clear of virus so it can be done. But there are things she can do if she decides not to treat too, like staying away from ALL alcohol, watch the kinds of meds she uses,, eat a liver friendly diet, maintain normal weight, get exercise, etc.. Please stay connected with us, we will help you.. ONE thing that we ALL feel is important it to get copies of EVERY lab test, EVERY ct scan and anything that relates to her illness and put them in a file so when you have questions,, and the docs office is closed, you can come here and ask and someone will know the answer.. plus, if you find that you dont like the doc, you will have a copy of your records to take with you. Well thats all for now,, I know you must be feeling overwhelmed,, but try not to be,, take a deep breath and try to relax. By the way, did you get tested yet yourself? You need to,and all your family members should too, and remember do not share razors, toothbrushes, nail clippers etc with her, microscopic drops of blood could transfer it to you. hugs jackie Ogle wrote: Jackie, Thanks. I will keep that in mind. I did panic at first but I feel better after having spoken with the specialist yesterday. He gave me the same advice. Thank you so much for reaching out. I appreciate you. Blessings, Jackie on wrote: The important thing is NOT to panic,, most ppl die with the disease NOT from it,, and it moves in decades,, try to learn as much as you can and then you will see that yes she needs to make certain changes in her life but she will find a way to make this work,, especially when she has such a great mom! jackie --- Ogle wrote: > Jax, > Thank you. It is good to be here. I'm trying to > learn more about hep C because my daughter has > tested positive. We are only at the beginning so I > don't know much about anything right now. We saw the > specialist and are about to have more tests done. My > daughter is 18 and is on a trip for the next couple > of weeks. I'll post more when I know what to say. > I'm at a loss at the moment and I'm trying to take > it all in. There is so much to learn. Thank you for > the welcome. I look forward to getting to know you. > Blessings, > > > Jackie on wrote: > Thank You and welcome to the group! We are a > pretty close knit group here,, I hope you like it ! > hugs, > jackie > > Ogle wrote: > JAx, > I'm new here. I'll say a prayer for your husband. > Blessings, > > > Jackie on wrote: > Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we > had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some > stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just > confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it > removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I > certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please > say a prayer! > love you all, jax > > > > > Jackie > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our > conversations. We hope you have found the support > you need with us. > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy > access to our group, just click the link-- > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/ > > Happy Posting > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 HI Yes, try not to panic,, first off,, you daughter will need to have more blood tests to see what genotype she is,, and what her liver function tests show. Then she needs either a liver biopsy or the fibrosure test to see how much damage she has and how fast the disease is moving. Then, based on those finding,, you can decide if she wants to treat it with the current treatment. You will hear many opinions as to whether to treat early or wait for easier tx to come and you will have to decide for yourselves. But what I think and its only my opinion, that if you have much damage to treat as soon as possible,, and if she finds she is genotype 2, she stands a real good chance of ridding herself of this virus. If she is genotype 1, then treating it is a bit harder but can be done. I was geno 1a, low viral load but had a lot of damage so I had to treat,, I finished tx 2 years ago last feb and Im still clear of virus so it can be done. But there are things she can do if she decides not to treat too, like staying away from ALL alcohol, watch the kinds of meds she uses,, eat a liver friendly diet, maintain normal weight, get exercise, etc.. Please stay connected with us, we will help you.. ONE thing that we ALL feel is important it to get copies of EVERY lab test, EVERY ct scan and anything that relates to her illness and put them in a file so when you have questions,, and the docs office is closed, you can come here and ask and someone will know the answer.. plus, if you find that you dont like the doc, you will have a copy of your records to take with you. Well thats all for now,, I know you must be feeling overwhelmed,, but try not to be,, take a deep breath and try to relax. By the way, did you get tested yet yourself? You need to,and all your family members should too, and remember do not share razors, toothbrushes, nail clippers etc with her, microscopic drops of blood could transfer it to you. hugs jackie Ogle wrote: Jackie, Thanks. I will keep that in mind. I did panic at first but I feel better after having spoken with the specialist yesterday. He gave me the same advice. Thank you so much for reaching out. I appreciate you. Blessings, Jackie on wrote: The important thing is NOT to panic,, most ppl die with the disease NOT from it,, and it moves in decades,, try to learn as much as you can and then you will see that yes she needs to make certain changes in her life but she will find a way to make this work,, especially when she has such a great mom! jackie --- Ogle wrote: > Jax, > Thank you. It is good to be here. I'm trying to > learn more about hep C because my daughter has > tested positive. We are only at the beginning so I > don't know much about anything right now. We saw the > specialist and are about to have more tests done. My > daughter is 18 and is on a trip for the next couple > of weeks. I'll post more when I know what to say. > I'm at a loss at the moment and I'm trying to take > it all in. There is so much to learn. Thank you for > the welcome. I look forward to getting to know you. > Blessings, > > > Jackie on wrote: > Thank You and welcome to the group! We are a > pretty close knit group here,, I hope you like it ! > hugs, > jackie > > Ogle wrote: > JAx, > I'm new here. I'll say a prayer for your husband. > Blessings, > > > Jackie on wrote: > Hey ya all,, please say a prayer for my husband,, we > had a biopsy done a couple of weeks ago on some > stuff that looked like skin cancer and the doc just > confirmed it so we have to see a surgeon to have it > removed,, I know its kind of a minor thing, but I > certainly do not want to lose my husband, so please > say a prayer! > love you all, jax > > > > > Jackie > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our > conversations. We hope you have found the support > you need with us. > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy > access to our group, just click the link-- > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hepatitis_C_Central/ > > Happy Posting > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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