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Conquering Hepatitis C And Surviving Treatment: An Essential Guide Through Every Step of The HCV Treatment Process - Companion Website: www.hcvshare.org

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I was asked my first month after combined treatment if I would like to contribute to this book. I typed away at my story, and pressed the send button after completing. And here it is in book form. Kind of surreal to hold in my hands, and turn to the chapter where my contribution is. An honor, and a privilege, to be involved.

After finding out I had contracted Hepatitis C in 2008, I looked in the bookstores, and here on Amazon for a book that might give me clues to what it was I had, and what I was to do to eradicate it. Nothing jumped out at me, begging to be read. And so I went about Doctors, and treatment more or less, learning things as I went on. On the Internet, I joined a discussion website on the subject. Was OK. Not anything I would recommend.

What I do strongly recommend, is this book. And not solely because I'm a contributor. I did read this whole book. Twice. That said, and also now having been through combined treatment, I can say it contains vital information that frankly said, is a must have ingredient if one plans of having a fighting chance against this disease.

An added bonus is that between the lines, one can tell that the authors really cared about what they were writing here. Made for a more enjoyable read. Very hard to do considering the subject matter.

Companion to this book, is a website; hcvshare dot org. A very welcome environment. The authors actually do check in from time to time. It's a cool Internet Community. I call it home. Containing practical, and needed information. Subscribers are very friendly, and down to Earth. From "newbies" to those who have completed combined treatment, like myself.

Both together, the book and companion website is a wonderful package that I didn't have going through my journey, but am grateful it's now here for others to use.

Fighting Hepatitis C is hard. For the one who has it, and for those loving friends and family members who are there to be of assistance. There is help. Keep the book by your side, and check in with the website when possible. One can never have too much guidance, and support when it comes to something like this.

This book is a must read for anyone on or contemplating Hepatitis C treatment. There is really nothing out there that is written by, and for people with Hepatitis C. Conquering Hepatitis C And Surviving Treatment provides real life testimonials at the beginning of each chapter which is followed up with well written advice and information.
It will get you through treatment with the best chance of being cured. The accompanying website provides almost real-time support. The book was written by people who have been "in the trenches" knowledge of Hepatitis C treatment, and who have 30 + years of extensive medical expertise.

Easy to read, very understandable; provides good tips for not only patients, but family members, too. I think everyone should read it.
Chris

An easy to read, informative guide for anyone who has HCV, who in currently in treatment or thinking about treatment, and for family members of anyone with the virus. Also an important read for health care providers. The personal stories are interesting and keep the book flowing. The chapters are detailed and leave nothing out. For me, it really helped me to understand what my family member was going through. A+

Each Chapter opens with a "personal story" and it gives real, easy to understand information about the treatment process of Hepatitas C. When I found out I had the virus I was scared and this provided answers and support! It is well written in an easy-to-read format and I loved how interesting it read with the personal stories included. It answered all my questions and provided a great support site for me to find others who were going through the same treatment. A real life saver... I would highly recommend it to anyone with Hep C!

This book was written by two people who lived with hepatitis C, underwent treatment for it, and understand it from the inside out. Hepatitis C treatment is a difficult, lonely journey. This book is a helpful companion, filled with stories and practical tips for how to weather the process. Although this book does not address the latest treatment choices, the authors have linked the book to their website, enabling readers to get up-to-date info. I commend the authors for their service to the hepatitis C community.