Does Everyone Here Believe In Treating ASAP

[betteblue49]

I was diagnosed in 1995, when after my biopsy I was told I could wait since I only had mild inflamation of the liver. I was also told by my dr at the time, that I could wait until I was sicker, hmmm. I choose not to wait until I was sicker, Mono-interferon was the only drug available back then, and the protcol was 6mths. I did not respond and was labled a non_responder

I found another dr. and he put me back on for 1 year and I did respond, however, 7 months post tx I relapsed. To say that it was discouraging would be putting it mildy. However, I licked my wounds and went for my 3rd round, which was 18 months. Many times, I wonder what if I would have accepted being labled a non-responder, what condition would my liver be in now...

Happy to say, my tx journey ended in 1998 and May 16, 2007 I reached 9 years of being cured, yes I dare to use to "C" word.  

Getting back to my question, do must of you feel that tx is necessary and that you should not wait....

[PSP-n-Me]

bette is from NY too and I think she had the Doc you went to see when you decided to do 72 weeks
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[nygirl7]

I mean if we were told we had cancer, I don't think we would say, oh, I'll wait until a better tx is available



LOL excellent point.  I had decided that I was going to treat regardless WHAT my biopsy said.  I just didn't want this in me getting WORSE.  I treated for 72 weeks as aggressively as possible and am SVR only 9 months now so THANK YOU for your post.  9 years........now THAT to me shows how worthwhile treatment is.

But it's only my opinion.

Great topic.

[PSP-n-Me]

I agree - there is life after HCV but you will never know what it is unless you get rid of it first

[betteblue49]

Thank You. I just believe, especially those of us who have treated and cleared have a responsibility to encourage others to treat, who are able too. Many Cannot treat due to other medical conditions. My mission is to give Hope. There is life after HCV.

[PSP-n-Me]

you're truly and inspiration to all

[betteblue49]

I had no damage and it took me 3 longgggggggggggg years to clear. I rest my case..