thanks for the invite

[Ruth590]

Thanks for the invite Katzilla. I haven't been around for quite some time. I started a new job and i'm working most of the time. for those who might remember me here is an update of my husbands condition. He had a liver transplant in 2007. His liver was too far gone from the hepc when he was diagnosed. 6 months after the transplant the hepc started attacking his new liver, He was on riba and interferon for 18 months and did not respond so they took him off.following that he had a bout with liver rejection. For awhile he was stable but now the hepc is attacking again. We don't know if they will retreat with the peg intron or what .I don't think anything new will be out for 5 to 7 years. Does anyone know of anything sooner.Hello Kristina, hope all is well with you. Thanks , Ruth

[newleaf09]

There are 2 protease inhibitors that are anticipated to come out in 2011.  They will be reported on at the AASLD conference in a few weeks and the results will probably show up here, posted by an observant forum member. They directly interfere with viral replication and have shown some promise with poor responders, nion-reponders and relapsers.  Whether they can help your husband or not is a decision made by his doctor, who knows his case best.   Best of luck to you both.