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It's not easy to ask for help when you’re sick with hep C. With the new treatments, you can be rid of the virus and begin to heal - but it can't be done alone. ...You need a support system in place before you begin treatment. Check out some simple ideas to help you put together a team of supporters: https://hepatitisc.net/?p=1193 See more

Hepatitis C is curable but if you have cirrhosis you are at a greater risk of HCC (liver cancer). Once cured it is very important to continue getting regular c...heck ups to monitor the liver. It is recommended every 6 months get a follow up examination. Stay in top of your liver health - it is so important https://www.hepmag.com/blog/need-know-hepatitis-liver-cancer

Sometimes it seems like forgiving someone who hurt us is like letting them off the hook. Not so - we're letting ourself off of the anger and punishment hook. Whether they intended to hurt us or not, the feelings are the same. Ain't nobody got time for that. xo

It is with heavy hearts that we report that Dr. Thomas Starzl, commonly regarded as the "Father of Transplantation" - died at his house on Saturday at the age o...f 90. Starzl performed the first successful liver transplant in 1967 at the University of CO in Denver and went on to perform hundreds of liver and kidney transplants, as well as developing anti-rejection drugs at UPMC in Pittsburgh, where he is regarded as a local icon. Here at the American Liver Foundation we salute him as an honorary member of our Board of Directors, and honor a promising liver researcher every year with the Thomas E. Starzl, MD Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. RIP to the one of the biggest liver superheroes ever- Dr. Starzl, you'll be missed, but your legacy will live on and on and on..... See more

Think liver disease is just from drinking? Think again. Here are six ways that you can seriously damage your liver that don't involve alcohol. Learn more and make sure to keep your liver in good health!

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This is a bit of a rant in response to an anonymous reader. I wish Hepatitis C treatment was easier to access. Hopefully, he is still reading on the best friends site and will take courage and get the help he needs. #HepatitisC #silentkiller

Compelling Carol Brosgart, MD editorial: New #HCV Study Underscores Risk for Human Suffering... Healio.com

Fatigue is very common and one of the main side effects with hepatitis c http://www.blackhealthmatters.com//he/fight-hep-c-fatigue/

For the best info hcvadvocate.org Joe