Good News!!! - and other topics

[CARUU]

I just got the call from my GI nurse.  My 12 week PCR is UNDETECTABLE!!!  Although my blood counts are low and I'm still dealing with many sides from tx, I'm now encouraged and ready to fight the dragon to the end.  Eleven to go and I'm counting them down!  Thanks to all on this forum for your knowledge and support (and for letting me share my good news).  You have really helped me get to this point and I know you'll be here for me the rest of the way. caruu

[mikesimon]

That's fantastic news and bodes well for your success. Good luck. Mike

[GALLIUM]

dont know what other universtiies she has applied to but emory has a very good rep in the med field (and an excelent one in the field of emergency medicine).
has she thought about which field she wants to go into?
dermatology makes the most money, and pediaritic oncology is to me the most painful(personaly).
if she has idea's of what speciality she wants to go into, that could also change where she wants to go.
our oldest son is applying for md/phd programs now and hoping to start in the fall.

[GALLIUM]

hep dr. is using an older form of interferon on me because of other health issues.

[Showboat]

I like your positive attitude.  I guess I felt the same way because "the third time is a charm"...(my 3rd time tx) Your positive outlook will be a blessing during tx....and you are lucky to have found this site before tx.....your ARE surrounded by LOVE here....

[Oreos]

This is fantastic news!  Hoping your remaining 11 fly by.  Treat yourself / loved ones to something special to celebrate : )

[OkieJim]

Yahooo!!!
Yes this was the time we have all been waiting for. So happy for you. I have 5 more to go. My 12 week gave me what you need. You can make it. When you know it is working it does help. Still dealing with the SX but the light at the end of the tunnel is there. Keep up the fight and you now know it can work.

[louisep]

HEY!!!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!  I am sooo happy for you!!!  It can only get better now for you!!  Hang in there & make sure that dragon has GONE FOR GOOD!!!!  I'm right behind you!
Lots of love & hugs from the UK!
Louise

[meandhepc]

Fantastick News for You !!!!

[Showboat]

way to go!!! Congrats to you.  Eleven to go.....before you know it, you will be sharing your SVR with us.  Positive news sure does make it "easier" to live with the sx, (although THAT is somethimes hard to remember on a "bad" day).... lol....my thoughts are with you.  Keep stomping the dragon.

[Tallblonde]

I'm really happy for you.  Best wishes for continued success during the remaining months of treatment.

Susan

[Ambush]

That's what we LOVE to hear!  Congratulations!
ambush :)

[Galen]

Great news!

[haleys comet]

Congratulations........keep up the good fight.

[Revenire]

You got your EVR! Now you finish the dragon off!

GREAT NEWS.

[layla]

That's great to hear. Congrats! Hopefully the rest of your time will fly by. LL

[GALLIUM]

LOOKS LIKE I WILL BE STARTING THE INTERFRON TRAIN FEB 20,
3 TIMES A WEEK 48 WEEKS.
WILL KEEP YA'LL POSTED.
THIS FORUM MAKES IT A LOVE TRAIN TO RIDE, FEEL THE LOVE!
LOOKING FOWARD TO THE TREATMENTS BELIVE IT OR NOT, GONNE SLAY THE DRAGON AND MOUNT HIS HEAD ABOVE THE FIREPLACE.
ANYONE ELSE HAVE THESE FEELINGS OF CANT WAIT TO START?
EVEN BEING AWARE OF THE SIDES I'M LOOKING FOWARD TO STARTING TX.
SOONER I START SOONER I SLAY THE DRAGON.

[DownThisRoad]

Hi.  I told you, Caruu.  See how there is a will, there is a WAY.  Congratulation with your NEWS.  You deserve this result and you've worked hard to get there.  Move forward and know that a big relief has been lifted from your shoulders.

See.....................!!

[Ambush]

Couldn't wait to start.......still look forward to every shot night (34/48).....and I can't wait to be successfully done!  With your great attitude ~ you'll do fine!
ambush :)

[TomWill]

Caruu
I am so happy to hear your news. You always  support others through their difficulties here and I am so glad you are getting what you need as well a cure.

gallium,
Good luck with starting your treatment and please keep us informed. Just curious why are you going with 3 shots weekly instead of Peginterferon once weekly with rebetol?

Tom

[cindee]

WAY TO GO!!!!!! KICK DRAGON BUTT!!!!!!! With all the great news lately.... we are the CHAMPIONS!!!!! Much Love, Cindee

[eyehavegr8life]

Woo Hoo...This is so incouraging for us "Newbies" glad to share in your great news!!!! Keep us informed.Annette

[CARUU]

Thank you all for your wonderful support!  I am so grateful to all of you for your knowledge, support and caring.  When I learned I had hepc I was shocked, confused, scared and depressed.  YOU all have been here for me and I've learned so much.  I was NOT looking at the blessings in my life 6 months ago the way I am now.  I am so grateful that I am/was genotype 2a and I know I have had a much easier burden to deal with than most.  This experience has allowed me to create a new point of view for what I want my life to be like and I hope, in my own way, I can help others who are fighting the dragon. caruu

[ms.star]

Congratulations!  Way to go.  Treatment does seem to get just a little easier just knowing that you are undetectable, at least it did for me.  I still have really ugly days but somehow I manage to go forward.  Got to kill this dragon!  Hang in there and God bless you.
Starla

[slarso]

woopie!great news, hang in there

steve