Job lost, am forced to cut treatment short

[slideman]

The company I worked for  has had to downsize, at least this is what they are telling me. I worked construction since 84, and finally got a desk job. Tx made it impossible for me to be 100%. So now I will  have to put  my tools back in my truck and go back to work. I can make it to the middle of December to make my 24 wks, but no way can I make it to June or July to achieve 48wks as recommended
. I did have eRVR to inc and my biopsy was 1.5 and 2. It is my second round of tx the first being 10 yrs ago with mixed results. I was und at one time, but the whole thing was a big mess of incomplete records ect..... Any body have any data for second timers at 24wks? I hate to quit early but there is really no choice.

[JasmineT]

Hey slide man, sorry to hear about the job situation.  I had some stats bookmarked that may apply.  See table 11 in this link and read the info before and after.  

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForPatientAdvocates/ucm256328.htm

"Among prior relapsers, 76% (218/286) achieved an eRVR and of those 95% (208/218) achieved an SVR. In an earlier, dose-finding clinical trial, 78% (52/67) of prior relapsers achieved an eRVR and were treated with 24 weeks of peginterferon alfa and ribavirin (T12/PR24); of those 94% (49/52) achieved an SVR."

Looks like pretty good odds for svr.

[curiouslady1]

I have a different opinion.  It seems to me that, should you relapse again, you may be eligible to go on an all oral treatment preferably with PSI 7977 which you would not have developed a resistance to.  PSI 7977 has a high barrier to resistance and I understand that they will be having trials for tela/boce failures.  I say this only to let you know there is a possible/probable cushion should you fall and need it.  Meanwhile, if you are 24 weeks that is quite a lot and I say bravo! You may very well be headed to SVR or at least a period of extended rest for your liver.  You know how much you can handle and when it is time to stop.  It sounds as if you have thought all this through quite a bit and yes, I agree you need to be alert to access meaningful work.    

[Livinontheedge]

Slide,  Praying you make 24 weeks UND & Stay there.     All things are Possible!  Dont get a closed mind, keep it open.    You havent went this far for no reason for the doors to be slammed in your face.    Praying that all things work out !    Carrie

[belle19]

slide, i'm hoping that everything works out for you.  i'm sending you some positive vibes.  hang in there.  belle

[working dog]

i don't really mind working....in fact i like to work...the funny thing i notice about construction is i use to think it would be a drag if i lost my shirt and only knew construction...did that big time years ago.....now at almost 60 its really neat to know...the older i get the more i like knowing construction...i have plans on pushing hard through my 60s..employing creating jobs ...starting new businesses ..thats another reason why i'm concerned about brain fog from tx...i'm keeping my fingers crossed....good luck slide...billy

[slideman]

I can feel your pain. Went from being very forceful on the job, to quiet. I know when all this is over we will be back on the job and all this just a bad memory. Hang tough brother, it cant last for ever!! Gettin old aint for sissy's!!