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Same as chemo?
I was reading some articles about Casey Treat, a well known pastor in WA who was diagnosed with Hep C after getting a general physical. He was only given a 4% chance for responding to tx...I'm not sure what stage/grade he was in at that time.
He lost 10 lbs and lost his hair. In an article he had talked about the chemotherapy. I was wondering if he had something different from the interferon and rib or do people consider these 2 drugs ad "being like chemo"? Can you help to answer that question?
He lost 10 lbs and lost his hair. In an article he had talked about the chemotherapy. I was wondering if he had something different from the interferon and rib or do people consider these 2 drugs ad "being like chemo"? Can you help to answer that question?
I have to treat again because I relaped. I am geno 2 so I only had to treat for 24 weeks. I cleared the virus at 12 weeks and 24 week. But when I went back for my 6 mo post test. The virus was back to 3million again. I have cirhosis of the liver And sometimes it is harder to kill the virus. I am going to try and treat this time for the 48 weeks. And see what that does. I did respond to the treatment, it just didn't kill every last viron and they started to multiply. But I will keep fighting. good luck to you! take care
Be sure to take advantage of the patient assistane programs available thru the drug companies that make these drugs. If you are taking PegIntron made by Schering/Roche their program is caed Commitment to Care, the number is 800 521 7157. They have an easy application proess and generous qualifying earnings amounts. You can also check with your local heath dept. I was told by Schering that many counties are now offering Hep C treatment services, they are the ones in charge of disease control in your county, maybe yours is one of them.
There is also a patient assistance program offered by the Pegassist people, but I can't find their contat info.
I have ins. but the copays were prohibitive and they accepted me and supply my tx drugs for no cost.
There is also a patient assistance program offered by the Pegassist people, but I can't find their contat info.
I have ins. but the copays were prohibitive and they accepted me and supply my tx drugs for no cost.
nationgirl, when you get a chance, go to the sites we referred you to, like janis7hepc.com, it really explains hep c in terms that can be understood. It gives you an idea of what treatments are available and how long to treat. Plus many other basic facts that we need to know.
Why do you have to go back on tx? I thought you just go on once? Thanks for helping me to understand.
Yes I am getting back on the horse. I am going to see a new doctor in a couple of weeks. I hope he is a good one. My last doctor was a hepatolgist. But he just walk out of the teaching hospital, and won't be back. They are not getting another one so that really leaves me in a bind. Cause I have no insurance. And now I have to find a private practice doctor. But I will do what it takes to get back on treatment. Glad to hear 2nd time is better!! Cause more likely I will be on it for 48 weeks this time. Take care
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