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About Me: Female, 14, hollister - CA, member since Sep 2008

Well, my mom is 53, and has Hepititis C, and maybe getting the Interferon treatment, she really doesn't want to. The only reason she will is if she would be able to give my older brother a kidney... My brother is 30 and has been sick off and on since he was around 8, it ... [More]

Interests: interferon treatment, outcomes, Organ Transplants, cures, treatments

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IAmTheWalrus

Oct 02

Rose - I think your mom keeping herself alive and healthy would be of help to your brother. HCV is curable. Though the treatment is difficult, it can be a lot better than the alternatives. Of course, whether or not to treat depends on a lot of factors individual to her situation. Best wishes - Brent

IAmTheWalrus

Sep 27

Here's a post by Dr. D. on a related topic indicating that a successfully treated patient is cured/normal. You may find this interesting. I would still like to hear his opinion on organ donation. http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/626667

IAmTheWalrus

Sep 27

I do not want to answer your excellent question posted on the expert forum for Dr. D. but want to make sure you and your mother know that interferon treatment for HCV is not a short or simple matter. It could take years. I am not sure whether or not the disease can still be transmitted after successful treatment. That is still a controversial topic (like to see what Dr. D says). Maybe your mother should consider treatment for her own benefit regardless of ability to donate.

valsmit

Sep 27

What a lot for a family to go through. I can't help with advice as I have only just joined the site, but I wish you and your family all the best and I am sure that you will get all the help and support from this forum. Val

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