The Hepatitis C Handbook [Paperback]

Matthew Dolan (Author), Iain Murray-Lyon (Editor), John Tindall (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 12, 1999

This definitive guide explains clearly what Hepatitis C is, outlines the course of the disease and the associated symptoms, and describes how it is transmitted. The author discusses available treatments as well as lifestyle changes that may help. Extensive sections on herbs, vitamins, and nutritional supplements are also included.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"To read this book is to help gain a sense of control and involvement in defeating hep C. As a proponent of Integrative Medicine, I applaud the book's inclusion of holistic therapies. This is a comprehensive and well written book that I highly recommend."
-Naomi Judd, R.N.

"Excellent reading, filled with many ideas and thought-provoking concepts which will help all involved with this health issue."
-John Tindall

About the Author

Matthew Dolan is a professional systems analyst and the cofounder of the first Hepatitis C support group in the U.K.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books; Revised edition (April 12, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556433131
• ISBN-13: 978-1556433139
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #394,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Hepatitis
  • #52 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Genitourinary & STDs

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Matthew Dolan, March 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Hepatitis C Handbook (Paperback)

In 1997, my Hep-C virus stirred (after 30 years of dormancy!)and began to seriously impact my life. A friend in London sent me Matthew Dolan's book. At the time I was seeing several medical specialists, most of whom gave advice that conflicted with the advice of all the others. I read Mr. Dolan's book and found a little peace. Here at last was a clear, sensible assessment of the disease, the medical profession's ignorance of it, and a thorough, sane, easily understood series of chapters on available options for living with Hep-C. Mr. Dolan gave no advice, pushed no preferences, he simply stated what was out there. He literally saved my life, not by holding out hope of a miracle cure, but by giving me the comfort of knowing that I was not alone. I cannot recommend this book highly enough to anyone with Hep-C, or anyone who lives with a Hepper. Thank you, Matthew Dolan!

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Light in a Sea of Despair, September 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Hepatitis C Handbook (Paperback)

I undertook a two-year very brutal drug treatment for HCV, and was recently miraculously cleared of the disease. There were times I felt like giving up, but relied again and again on the encouraging information I gleaned from this book. It is informative, well-written, and emotionally supportive. My Doctor wanted a copy too, since sadly, there is little information availible in the medical community. I highly recommend this book for anyone considering a treatment approach, or wanting a supportive source of compassionate and concise information.

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best and most up to date material on Hep C, June 4, 1999

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Rondo "Kewalo" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hepatitis C Handbook (Paperback)

Mr. Dolan has written the most comprehensive book to date on Hep. C. He covers what is going on in the Medical community and the alternative medicine community. He has Hep C himself so comes at the issue with more understanding then the average author. It has helped me to better understand this disease and I highly reccomend it.