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How often should we test after treatment?
I completed the 11 months of treatment for Hep C in May of 2009 and was still undectable in December 2009, but I have not tested since then. I know I probably need to test again but no longer have insurance and resources are very limited where I live. How often should we test to see if we remain clear?
As $$ for the 1 yr. PCR is a concern ,, having a liver function test ALT/AST "might" .. key word here is "might" show if there is any viral activity .. as we know liver enzymes can stay normal or be high for those with this virus .. if by chance they are high .. this could be from many reasons not just hcv .. following up with a PCR might be prudent ... if they are high ... just an idea ...
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Thank you both for your answers! I was thinking if I made the 6 mth mark that I was probably ok but wasn't sure. If I get insurance in the future I'm sure I'll ask for another test but in the meantime, I assume that I'm fine.
My hepatologist likes to run the 1 year post PCR but they have yet to see someone to become detectable again after SVR....... and they treat a lot of
people.
I think in general it is wise to run a routine blood test for overall health with your
GP once a year or whatever.
In regards to HCV cured I intend to run an ultrasounds here and there in the future only as an precaution to HCC.
As cando said don`t sweat it.
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people.
I think in general it is wise to run a routine blood test for overall health with your
GP once a year or whatever.
In regards to HCV cured I intend to run an ultrasounds here and there in the future only as an precaution to HCC.
As cando said don`t sweat it.
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As you can see SVR or "cured" is at 6 months post treatment. I believe most doctors suggest a one year post PCR as the final. But when Ins. or money is a problem the 6 month test shows very good results...... Don't sweat it you are fine.
SVR is a good thing. Studies have shown that with a six-month SVR (which means no detectable virus in your blood for six months after finishing treatment), relapse occurred in only 1-2% of patients. So, for every 100 people who finished treatment and attained SVR, the virus will return in only 2 of them. However, for these people, the virus never really left. The medicine was able to eliminate most of the virus (so much that medical tests couldn't detect it), but after treatment ended, for whatever reason the virus was able to continue replicating itself.
http://hepatitis.about.com/od/treatment/f/SVR.htm
SVR is a good thing. Studies have shown that with a six-month SVR (which means no detectable virus in your blood for six months after finishing treatment), relapse occurred in only 1-2% of patients. So, for every 100 people who finished treatment and attained SVR, the virus will return in only 2 of them. However, for these people, the virus never really left. The medicine was able to eliminate most of the virus (so much that medical tests couldn't detect it), but after treatment ended, for whatever reason the virus was able to continue replicating itself.
http://hepatitis.about.com/od/treatment/f/SVR.htm
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