Is this a definite death sentence?

[Jackpine]

My husband was diagnosed a few months ago with hepatitis c & just had the liver biopsy with the results coming back as STAGE III,bridging fibrosis.I have tested negative.We've only been married 9yrs(lived together 10)He was diagnosed with colon cancer & had surgey for it back in April 1999.He has,so far remained clear of this because it was caught quite early.We've had plans to relocate to Arizona & now this! He's talked like the liver biopsy will tell him how long he has before he dies!We're both scared & don't know what we're facing.Is such a diagnosis really considered a death sentence or do we have some hope to look forward to? He goes back to the doctor about treatments,etc.02/24/03.I've been trying to find more info concerning STAGE III & what that means.Are there more factors to consider besides the STAGE III diagnosis ? He seems to be so healthy,eats like a horse!! When he had the cancer surgery. his doctor was shocked that he wasn't in agony with pain because his gall bladder was "rotten"(Dr.s exact word)he has a high pain tolerance(more than me,that's for sure).Any way someone could give us asome insight to what we are facing ? Thank you! Sandi PS We're both turning 50 this year.