Help!

[genie123]

Not only do I have Hep C from a blood transfusion in the '80s, my "other" has it also. He is quite a lot younger than I am, feels pretty rough a lot of the time, has no insurance, or steady income - sounds like a bum? huh? but I assure you he is not. He lives with me and helps me a lot by waiting on me and helping me with my art gallery. He does not qualify for medicare or medicaid in Texas. I personally have tried peg inferron for six months, didn't work, actually made it worse - and it's terrible stuff for those of us that it does not work on. So I eat healthy, exercise, and stay active, and feel pretty good most of the time. My real question is - after all this blather, does anyone know of any place we can get him some help. He was diagnosed 14 years ago. Thanks so much. Genie123

[Wilful1]

My heart goes out to you as I feel in this country there is no reason why anyone should have be hungry or hurt without some support.  I am 56 and started tx 16 weeks ago, because I have 10 grandchildren and would like to be around for the next generation, so  I chose tx.  It is so difficult but I'm "keeping my eye on the prize."  Best wishes in finding a trial that will cover all of the costs.
Wilful

[genie123]

Thanks so much, I should have thought of this myself as I have been offered those trials twice. Decided at my age I would just tough it out, and maybe get a transplant. I don't want to spend any more time in the hospital, or being sicker than I have to. But Kayne is just 47 and has lots of years to perhaps heal.
Genie1123

[HCA]

He can get free treatment if he is accepted on a clinical trial for one of the new drugs
Got to
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00703118?show_locs=Y#locn
There are four locations in Texas.
Also check out the trials for Boceprevir..