Fibrosure vs Biopsy

[mike c]

Does anyone no how Fibrosure compares to a bx.  Its been 3yrs since my last bx and it has been suggested i should take another look at my liver.  My first Bx was 6 yrs ago im 1a, and i tested stage2/g3.  I treated for 48wks w combo, failed to clear, and bxd again at stage3/3.  Ive asked my Gastro ,who says he has done many BX s,  how accurate is a BX.  Is it like taking a little chunk of a partially bad apple so that it depends on which chunk you take or is the liver the same thruout. He stated its generally a good indication of all tissue because a big enough piece is pulled off.  Id rather go for the fibrosure if its accuracy is as good or near to a reg bx, then i wouldnt mind getting a yearly Fibrosure tst
Also ive read many posts here favoring Pegasys as an easier treat with about the same results as other TXs.
any input would be very helpful.
MIKE C

[sunspot]

Thanks Jim. I'm fairly sure my Ins will pay. All I need now is to figure out how to get a rx. My GI turned out to be a real a$%hole. I may have to ask my Hematoligst.

Dana

[genedog]

week 50 pcr 2,800,000

[genedog]

well i gave it my best shot, go to dr tues see whats next, for all of you starting tx dont let my post stop you,

[sunspot]

I thought of another question. Should the rx say Heptimax or pcr or maybe hepc rna per quant? Maybe all 3?
thanks for the help.

Dana

[FlGuy]

My Gastro doc. has me getting a CBC each Monday at Hematologist ofc so I get the results right away.  With focus on the (WBC - Absolute Neutrophil Count) and platelets.  Was a couple of quarts low in the WBC a few times and have had both Neupogen and Neulasta which bring up the counts in a big and fast way.  Neulasta gives bone pain for a couple of days.  I don't know how plateletes are increased.  Although both docs are concerned about dropping too low (potential for bleeding). Thank goodness plts haven't been so low to effect treatment.

Anyone know how or what causes PLT increase?  The week after Neulasta PLT's doubled but are now down to a new low.  Not sure if it's just coincidental with Neulasta.

Neulasta is also pegylated just like the poison.  Wonder how much antifreeze will be pumped in before its over?

[snook_man]

The Rx has to say Heptimax... The cost is around $400