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Should my treatment be extanded?

Should my treatment be extanded?

THE TEST BEFORE A TREATMENT BY PEGASYS AND COPEGASYS SHOWED 320,000 LOADS AND IN THE 4 WEEKS JUST 600. AT WEEK 12 THE VIRUS WAS UNDETECTABLE. I HAVE A GENOTYPE 3 AND NOW IT IS WEEK 22.
MY DOCTOR TOLD ME BEFORE A WEEK 12 TEST THAT IF THE VIRUS WILL BE PRESENT, THE TREATMENT COULD BE EXTENDED TO 48 WEEKS.
MY FARMASYST CALLED TODAY AND SAID ME TO ORDER MORE MEDICATIONS TO EXTEND TREATMENT. I REMIND HER THAT IT WAS JUST A DOCTOR'S ASSUMPTION AND I HAVE ENOUGH OF SIDE EFFECTS TO WANT TO FINISH THE TREATMENT. THE NEXT APPOINTMENT IS SCHEDULED TO JANUARY, 25. SO, CAN SOMEONE SUGGEST ME SOMETHING?
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Not being und at 4 weeks as a geno 3 if it was me i would extend to 48 weeks for the best odds. Wishing you SVR in what ever you decide.

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I'm a 3a too & I would go the extra time & total of 48wks ..... I already played the 24wk game & I relapsed after finishing but now on stronger Riba 1400mg & PegIntron 48wks ..... 7 weeks to go, stay strong its all worth it .....
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