The Hepatitis C Handbook (Paperback)

by Matthew Dolan (Author), Iain Murray-Lyon (Editor), John Tindall (Foreword) "HEPATITIS C IS BAFFLING..." (more)
Key Phrases: liver disease progression, undergoing interferon therapy, coinfected patients, John Tindall, New York, North America (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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

"I recommend the book to patients, those who support patients, and to health-care workers, including hepatologists." -- Dr. Geoff McCaughan, AW Morrow Gastroenterology and Liver Center, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

"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., National Spokeswoman for the American Liver Foundation

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"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

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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: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #383,829 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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!

29 of 29 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

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.

31 of 34 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

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

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.