Listen to people who have had treatment for Hepatitis C.
These real life interviews with people who have had treatment can give you a first
hand insight into what treatment is like and how it feels to be free from Hepatitis
C.
Are you looking to beat Hepatitis C?
If you’ve been diagnosed with Hepatitis C it’s important to remember you are not alone. Hepatitis C is curablei, and research has shown that when treated before the disease progresses (meaning the liver is damaged or scarred), your chances of a cure are betterii-v. A person is said to be cured when a test, taken six months after treatment has been completed, shows that that the Hep C virus has been cleared from the bloodi. Some basic facts are outlined on this website. For further information, your GP will be able to refer you to a liver specialist.
Remember, everyone’s experience on treatment will be different. The chance of a cure will vary from person to person and can be influenced by several factors, including the treatment you receivevi, the health of your liver and the genotype (or strain) of Hepatitis C you havevii.
The information contained on this website and videos is not intended to replace the advice of a liver specialist or other healthcare professional.
References
i AASLD Practice Guidelines - Diagnosis, Management and Treatment of Hepatitis C. Ghany M.G., Strader D.B., Thomas D.L., Seef L.B. Hepatology, Vol. 49,No 4, 2009. ii Bruno S et al. Hepatology 2010; 51 (1); 1-9, iiiPockros PJ et al. Hepatology 2000; 32(4) (Part 2) Abstract 1131.,ivRoberts SK et al. Hepatology 2009; 50(4):1045-1055. vStrader DB et al. Hepatology 2004; 39:1147-71. vi Rumi M et al.Gastroenterology 2010; 138: 108-115. Ascione A et al. Gastroenterology 2010; 138: 116-122. vii Fried MW et al. N Eng J Med 2002;347(13):975-982.