1 1/2 Years Still Virus Free ( I was Type 2B)... also a question for any type 3A

[Manoa]

Hello people, its been a very long time! I'm sorry to take up posting space but I have a question. What is the proposed treatment duration for a friend with genotype 3A? is it 24 or 48 weeks?.....

And also, I wish to give some peace to all, and a special ray of hope to any genotype 2B's, I am now 1 1/2 years virus free, and completely healthy and happy!!!!!!  

Aloha,
Manoa

[Eyedeas]

3s treat just like 2s.  1s and 4s are 48 weeks and 2s and 3s are 24.

Kim

[new-sojourn]

I,too, am 2b-excuse me, WAS 2B. I cl'ed May 2002, fin tx Oct 2002 and now at Feb 2004 still cl.  No matter what one's health level was before tx and cl'in', life after cl'ing is better and life after tx and cl'ing is only going to get better-different, b/better.

[PhilaGuy]

Thank you both for your posts!  I'm 2b and will be starting treatment soon.  Your words were a great way to start the weekend!  Congrats to you both!

[ral]

Manoa
Great News. Thanks for the post

BobL

[CARUU]

Thanks for sharing your news.  I'm a 2a, 17/24, undetectable at 12 weeks.  I'm hoping to be following in your footsteps! caruu

[dazed_and_confused]

The results from my second viral load (since treatment ended) FINALLY came in. Still clear! I was/am 2b as well.

[harley dude]

it depends on the condition of your liver no matter what geno type you are, most GI's now (because of new data) choose to go a full year of tx if your liver has reached stage 3 fibrosis or worse even if your geno 1,2,3- most GI's now will treat 48 or more when your liver has reached stage 3 fib. or worse. It has been proven to get your liver in better condition going longer with tx and gives you more of a chance of staying SVR by going longer-- HD

[cindee]

Wow.........what wonderful news!!!!!!! I know you both are on top of the world!!!!!!! Wishing you the best of health for the rest of your lives!!!!!!!! prayers to all, Cindee

[eyehavegr8life]

I wanna congratulate everyone that's achieved SVR. Also HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!! I'm hoping to start treatment within the next couple of months. Is anyone reading this a GENO 1? I'm just 1..no a or b? I haven't read any post since DEC of just a 1? Does this mean its a different geno than the 1a or 1b? I asked my doctor when I got the results and he just didn't have an answer for me? If someone has the answer I'd appreciate it?
Positive thoughts your way, Annette
I do have an appt in Mar with a Hepatologist finally, hopefully I can get the answer if it makes that much of a difference in treatment

[meandhepc]

Great news and congrats to both of you!

[MajNeni]

Aloha to you, too.  Thank you for reporting in so far beyond tx.  There are so few at that stage who bother to send a message here!  Your picture has intrigued me since I started. Have a great life!  Maj Neni

[Oldjogger]

I'm 3a and the treatment time I am told is 6 months

[Oldjogger]

I must be stunned, but I cannot seem to be able to get in to post a question.  So here's my question:  Do any of you know of anyone taking TB therapy along with Pegetron therapy?  I would like to talk to find out how it is going.

[MajNeni]

oldjogger above would like to hear from anyone taking therapy for TB while doing HCV-tx.

[Manoa]

Mahalo to Everyone for thier comments and suggestions! Yep, there is life after tx, and life after HCV....

Aloha nui loa,
Manoa

[swiendels]

Hello,

Did you try the tx? If yes how did 3a react to it. I'm also 3a although initially was diagnosed as 1a.

Many thanks

sandra