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Health Matters: Hepatitis C
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It is estimated that one in every 10 Americans have Hepatitis C. Known as “a silent killer,” many people are unaware they are infected, leaving them vulnerable to liver damage and other health problems. To help us better understand this, Tarek Hassanein, M.D., Medical Director of Liver Transplantation and Chief of Clinical Hepatology at UCSD, educates us on Hepatitis C, including the latest treatment options, while Stan Miller, respected anchor at Channel 8 evening news, bravely shares the story of his own Hepatitis C diagnosis. Series: “Health Matters” [4/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 12229]
Duration : 0:28:51
25 Comments
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
For those looking …
For those looking for online support for HepC please google hepcnomads.
The Nomads is an online support forum for those affected by Hepatitis. . It is a valuable resource for information with items from the latest research, published papers on HCV, treatment and new drug trials. It can only be viewed by registering and all membership is free. It does focus on the social side of support and is a good place to find like minded people in a similar predicament.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
I’m glad that you …
I’m glad that you incorporated the different normal functions of the liver….
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
dnt read this(cuz …
dnt read this(cuz it really wrks). u will gt kissd on the nearest frieday by the love of ur life. 2mara wll b the bst day of ur life hwever if you dnt post ths comment 2 at least 3 vids u will die withn 2 days nw uv startd readn this dnt stp this is so scary snd ths ovr 2 5 vids in 143 mins when ur done press f6 nd ur crush’s name wll appear on the screen n big letters ths is so scary cuz it actully wrks ths really wrks -
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
answered quite a …
answered quite a lot of my questions..I am scared of the treatment…found out in the fall and only now coming to grips with it
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
that is IF they are …
that is IF they are living
and IF you can call it living.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
this is one’s …
this is one’s persons success story
one person with the best genotype for treatment.
people should learn more about the LIFE LONG debilitating side effects that the majority of people who take Interferon will be living with when it’s over.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
HAHAHAHA!
HAHAHAHA!
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
dxd
dxd
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
btw: if you don’t …
btw: if you don’t copy&paste this comment to 10 videos you will get testicular cancer… hehehe
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Very informative!
Very informative!
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
DON’T GIVE UP!
DON’T GIVE UP!
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
That rash….oh …
That rash….oh that rash. The Dr had to take me off treatment for a month, and it went away. Hey man, 4 weeks left! Keep on truckin’….you are almost there! The results of my treatment….are still there. I have not worked since, chronic fatigue, stomach problems, memory problems….that interferon / ribavarin is some strong stuff. Main thing….keep the faith in a higher power (mine being God) and put your load on HIS shoulders, things will be fine. Prayers, Glenn from Kentucky.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
I’m into my 44th …
I’m into my 44th week of 48, and doing okay. The Riba rash is the worst side effect now. Glad you made it. How were your results of treatment?
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
hope you are doing …
hope you are doing ok, I did 70 weeks…peace
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
good vid!
anyone …
good vid!
anyone who is interested in learning more about living with hep c may also find the book “Living With Hepatitis C for Dummies” useful. it explains how hep C affects the body and gives advice on today’s treatment options-from drugs (and their side effects) to transplants and alternative therapies-as well as tips on dealing with the emotional and financial burdens the disease brings with it.
selfservingbooks (.) com/dummies/Living+With+Hepatitis+C+for+Dummies/1219
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June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
mmmm-hmm
it works
mmmm-hmm
it works
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
If you have any …
If you have any hepatitis, A, B ,or C, take MMS (miracle mineral supplement). It’s the CURE believe it or not. If you are narrow minded, you don’t have to believe in me and live an uncomprtable life for the rest of your life. check what MMS is if you are in doubt.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
good- except for …
good- except for the somewhat needless & classist disparaging of “drug users in alleyways”-
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
I went through tx …
I went through tx with geno type 1a in 2000 and I am still undetectable. There is hope.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Anyone looking for …
Anyone looking for support please Google
Hepcnomads a forum full of like minded people, lots of info & support.Px
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
I went through 9wks …
I went through 9wks of treatment back in 03/04 than was taken off due to adverse reactions.I wait n pray for a 100% safe, effective cure for all, maybe with the New President we will see HEALTH CARE REFORM~even DISTRIBUTION~ progressive RESEARCH!! YEA!!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Thanks, I’m now …
Thanks, I’m now into my 27th week of treatment for Hep C and it looks like it’ll be a success, but I still have 21 weeks left.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
My doctor is realy …
My doctor is realy nice to me she told me ur truly young and i dont want to give u the treatment even though ur number is very low she takes blood samples every month and trys to figer out if it rased or lowed the number. i got HCV since idk when one day i went to the doctor and i had it now living with it for a year and im afraid of taking the treatment 1 pill each day and a shot every week thats too much medicene for a body of 16 thats it weight is 110. thatoo much miedice i will problbe worst
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
We need to stand up …
We need to stand up and DEMAND universal medical care. What a farce, we supposedly have the biggest economy in the world and we are jerked around by for-profit insurance companies. Medically, we are a third world country. What difference does it make if we have the best doctors, but no one has access? WhenIi read about people not having insurance and being shut out of medical treatment, or not being able to afford treatment because the insurance co-pays are too much, I become enraged.
June 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
my husband was …
my husband was diagnosed with hep c. he went thru a year of treatment,maxed out our credit card, and that treatment didnt work. his doctor wants to try a different injectible. but with insurance our copay monthly will be almost 700$. ive searched and searched but there is no help out there. i think we’ve both have given up