Vertex's Telaprevir - Teri

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Thanks Teri

Yes I know all this stuff, and about the stand alone anti-virals in clinical trials right now.

I havent given up hope that one day I can do some sort of treatment, and get rid of this bugger in my body.

I go see my GP next month, and I am going to ask for the IL28B gene test also with my regular labs, to see if I could be one of those who would possibly reach SVR using the 3D TX.

More ammo for my doctors to think about if I am positive, Im guessing.

By the time I see my Gastro this fall, I will have been on hold for treatment for 3 years.

I just worry that my body wont hold out for treatment if I wait too long, and I end up on a stupid transplant list, or worse, with HCC cancer.

'That' would be a real drag.

My heart-doc took me off my heart meds over 6 months ago, and I was thinking that that was a good sign, but now Im not too sure.

I still have to go into the hospital each week and have heart tests.

I dont know what they are watching or looking for.

All I know for sure, and they keep repeating is that the Interferon could possibly kill me.

They say that and I shut up, and any questions I have are forgotten.

I am trusting that the doctors know what they are doing, and will do their best for me.

Meanwhile, I have a slice of chocolate cake in the fridge waiting for me.

yummy LOL :-)

love

don in ks

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