Hepatitus C patient going for a renal transplant

My father is a renal failure patient since last 8 years and is on haemodialysis has now developed Chronic hepatitus (hepatitis) C genotype 1A.He previously had a renal transplant but the graft rejected
just after a week.Now we have a good match for his renal transplant but his hepatitus (hepatitis) c status has created a new problem although his LFTs are normal and he had a liver biopsy recently.
The report of the biopsy is LIVER,TRUCUT BIOPSY; Chronic hepatitus (hepatitis) with focal mild activity;
modiefied HAI score 3/18 ;fibrosis 2/6.
           My question is should he go for the renal transplant as he is tired of having dialysis thrice a week for last 4 years.
It would be your great help if u could suggest some solve of our biggest problem...

[painintheside]

I have polycystic kidneys but they are still functioning and also have hep c. I am no doctor but, if you have a match for a kidney, I would go for it. You can always do treatment after you have recovered from the transplant.

I hope this helps, I know it isn't much. God bless and keep positive!

Sincerely,
Dana

[mikesimon]

I would go for it as long as the surgeon is willing. I know people who can not get a kidney transplant because of their hep c status - one who comes to mind has to get his viral load under 100,000 before they'll transplant. Why that is I don't know. But if your father can tolerate the surgery I would get it because I doubt it is going to get easier down the road. Of course, he'll still have to deal with the hep c but that is going to be there regardless. Good luck. Mike

[fresnoborn]

my prayers are with you and your father. i'm new at this whole thing, been on tx for 17 weeks but i just want you to know that i pray all things go well for your father. good luck to you

[nidoman]

Thanxs alot its nice 2 hear 4m u ppl this shows that there r ppl who care..by da way as far as surgeons' will to go 4 da transplant is concern he is willing 2 go but this is Pakistan and m not sure if he could be that correct in deciding for da transplant by just looking at da biopsy...anyone could tell me howz da biopsy report??have u seen patients with this condition of liver going for transplant?how good is my father's liver by looking at this biopsy report?now plz suggest me sumthing...

[painintheside]

As far as the liver biopsy rsults, they are very reliable in telling the progression of the liver disease. Again, hope this helps!

Sincerely,
Dana

[Snookmiester]

Bon Vivant? What about Beenfumblinaround, or been stumblinaround, huh?

[nidoman]

I m still waiting for ur reply...it will really help me make my mind...plz do gimme ur suggestions

[nidoman]

Any1 around who has hep c n has undergone renal transplant??or any1 has seen a patient with this history plz do mention it on this post....plzzzzz i m so worried i love my dad i dont wana risk his life so help me..........