Hi - Welcome and Thank You for joining Us

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We are happy to have you with us but so sorry under these circumstances.

A diagnosis of Hep C does affect not only us but all that know and love us. It is very hard on everyone. Our loved ones need their own type of support and to gain knowledge what to expect learn all about Hep C and treatments for all and family.

We have many members who do not have Hep C but here for their support knowledge and support of their loved ones.

Yes it is all very confusing complex at first but over time you will be amazed at how well and fast it will all start to fall into place and understand it all very well.

We all had to start from square 1 and try not to become overwhelmed by it all or try to learn and understand it all to quickly.

We understand and here to support both of you through it all. We have members in all stages on treatments now or finished it. Post any questions - concerns - problems for both of you and we will do our best sharing of our experiences and with medical info posts.

Hep C is a very slow disease and stages. Just try to take it all 1 step and 1 day at a time.

A few helpful links - info - sites - book are below for you to use and learn at your own pace for a great start.

Keep us updated on both of you.

All The Best To Both of You and Family.

Deb

A Guide To Hepatitis C Treatment Side Effect Management HCSP Publications - PDF format http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/Treatment_Side_effect_Guide.pdf

Schering Pharm. Corp. Be In Charge - Nurse On Call The Be In Charge® Program is a free service designed to help you: Cope with side effects feel confident about your therapy provides you with a Nurse Counselor who will listen to your concerns answer your questions via telephone and learn about HCV. http://www.allabouthepatitisc.com/readytolearn/

Hepatitis C (HCV) Information Booklet HCV info from A to Z please check for updates http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/hepC/hcvinformation.html

First Steps for Newly Diagnosed with Hep C Many links for HCV info including trackers for labs, testing, Dr visits and much more ..... http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/First_Steps.asp

The book Living With Hepatitis C A Survivors Guide is recommended by many HCV Specialists for their pt's. It is co-authored by 1 of the leading Hepatoloogy Specialists and an author who is HCV+. It is an excellent reference resource to have and refer back to when needed covering just about it all for HCV/Liver Disease from A to Z what to expect what when to do it in easy to read understand plain layman's terms with up-to-date info and revised editions when needed.

Proceeds and a % of the profits from the sale of this book fund HCV medical issues and public awareness not like many other 100% for profit books on the market.

I found this book to be the best and excellent book on the market gave a copy to my kids and family members to read and learn about it all and what it also means to them and what they will experiences and should expect having a loved one with HCV.

It can be ordered and shipped online new or much cheaper used check for the latest revised edition and is also in all large bookstores.

All The Best To Everyone

Deb

Living With Hepatitis C : A Survivor's Guide

by T. Everson (Author), Hedy Weinberg (Author)

A classic guidebook uses everyday language to discuss the causes,

symptoms, and treatments of Hepatitis C, providing in a latest edition

updated coverage of such topics as pegylated and consensus interferons,

living-donor liver transplants, and co...