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....

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betteblue49

BRAVO... I am so happy that you use the word cured. I have been forum bashed many times for using the "c" word, but I still use it:)

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PSP-n-Me

how's Boston these days? I am orignally from Boston (Dorchester) but haven't been back there in years - Although since I got sick I wish I were back there for the benefit of New England Medical Professionals...and I miss the seafood

Is the big dig fixed yet?

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betteblue49

I think this is a topic that needs to be spoken of more and more. I also feel strongly that people need to know there are many SVR, not just me.. Nice seeing ya here, veggie

Smooches,
Bette

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betteblue49

All 3 years were done only with mono-interferon. In 1995, riba and peg were not available. However, at one point during those 3 years it was available, but I since I knew interferon well, kinda felt like the poster child for schering plough, why try another drug. I was used to the sides and was not looking for any more, lmao

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betteblue49

I shall keep your children in my prayers. You did the right thing, our kiddies always come first. Once, you know they are ok, think of yourself.

Gentle Hugs,
Bette

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