What is the life expectancy with someone with hepatitic C?
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My boyfriend has Hep C and it doesn't slow him down at all. There is so much you can do to keep a low viral load. Stay away from alcohol and drugs which will strain your kidneys. I am also a firm believer in the power of NAC. NAC is the precursor to glutathione  which is a powerful antioxidant. By giving the body the tools it needs to create its own antioxidant the body is able to heal itself rather than becoming dependent on a pill. My boyfriend takes 2,000mg a day of NAC and has a zero to low viral load for years! He lives nearly symptom free. It doesn't have to be a death sentence. But don't believe me, trust your internet...\n\nEither one of these links are a great resource. I buy mine at Wild Oats, but any decent health food store will have it. \nPeace
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doesn't sound good.  unfortunately the survival rate for pancreatic cancer is very low especially if it is getting to the liver.
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Hello..Ignore the unserious answer of your question.The problem with Hepatitis C is reallly deserving attention. Actually,if it's chronical( as I got) you will have the hepatitis virus whole your life.You must net be ashemed of it,because it's not transmitted only sexually(only 5-10%),but through the blood,it's not supposed that you was a junkey,etc.The treatment is not a cure and have many side effects,it's provided only in specialized clinics and is based in the INTERFERONE injections.The best way to keep your liver functions well is to eat not just healthy ,but applying the special diet for liver problems,no alcohol,no coffee,no black tea..Wish you luck!
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Since he was born alive and has presumably survived at least a few weeks (long enough to be adpoted anyway) he isn't likely to die from it. He may be mentally retarded or have a host of other problems from it though. It's good to know he has a caring family now, and as long as he is under a doctors care and the prescribed treatments are followed, he should be able to have a good long life. Good luck to you and your family.
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It depends on the severity of the disease. If the person who has the disease is experiencing symptoms like trouble swallowing, or speaking then this is the bulbar form. This form has the worst prognosis usually a person with the bulbar type lives 3 years.
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When people are diagnosed with Hep C, the doctor will order a VIRAL LOAD which reports exactly how much of the virus exists in the body.  A high viral load means that the person has more of the virus in their system.  Conversely, if someone has a low viral load, they have a low amount of the virus in their system...\nI am assuming your husband went through the Intereferon treatments to interefere with the progression of the virus.  If this is the case....\nObviously you know that throughout treatment your husband went in for periodic blood tests.  The doctor was checking his viral load which tells how well the treatment is working.  As long as your husband's viral load was decreasing, it means the treatment was effective.  There becomes a point where the Hep C viral load becomes indetectable.... meaning the viral load is basically 0.  This doesn't mean that it is cured, as your husband will always run the risk of having the virus become active again, but at this point he has no detectable Hep Viral particles in his system.  So for all intents and purposes, he is cured.  At this point he is less contageous than before.  Technically if he has no virus in his system, he cannot pass it along.  \nI hope this informations helps and good luck to you and your husband in the future!!!!  Congrats!
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I was told I had hepatitis C, about 30 years ago. I was young,and did not care. So far, no problems. maybe I am just lucky.
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It is hepatitis C. And no it is not the same as HIV/AIDS. \n\nIt is treatable...I believe Pamela Anderson and Naomi Judd are two "famous" people living with the disease.\n\nThe most important thing you can do for yourself is to educate yourself. Not knowing about your disease, does not allow you to know what precautions and treatments are available.
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I work in cancer research, so I know a bit about the statistics.\n\nIt will depend on the stage at diagnosis.  If it's stage I or II, it's possible.  Stage III is unlikely, and stage IV has a very poor prognosis - usually those who are diagnosed at stage IV only have a few months to live.\n\nI hope that this person has had an early diagnosis - cancer is a horrible thing - I wish your friend the best.
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Hepatitis C is chronic and not curable, I am sorry to say.  I do not understand your statment that she has a Child Score of 10.  There is no such thing as a complete cure.  Hepatitis C is a viral disease that attacks the liver cells, causing them to die and to form fibrotic areas within the liver itself.  The scarring damages the liver, and although the liver is able to regenerate, the scars cause the liver to fail eventually by impeding  the flow of bile and blood throughout the liver tissue.  The patient becomes jaundiced and develops fluid retention in the legs and abdomen.  They lose muscle mass and look wasted.  They develop varicose veins inside their esophagus and these will often bleed.  These people are very ill.
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This is a treatment that is currently outside of the medical mainstream and is not supported by double blind randomized trials looking at five year survival rates (probably the gold standard test for a treatment program).  That said, to my knowledge, it has not been disproven either.  \n\nI am fairly certain the cure rates you are citing  are misleading.  As to the Nobel prize, I am not aware of any prize being awarded on the topic of C-C treatment (or, for that matter, to the primary advocates or inventors of the treatment).\n\nStill it is an interesting treatment concept -- those considering such a treatment should consult with a doctor though to be sure that certain side effects are avoided.\n\nhttp://www.cs.rochester.edu/~nelson/cesium/cesium_therapy.html
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yes...he has hepatitis c. alt and ast levels can be normal one month, abnormal the next or comepletly normal. it's the natural consequence to having hcv.\n\nmine was always normal with a few abnormal in between. they couldnt find out what was wrong with me (had many symptoms) until i was 35 when a specialist tested for the actual disease.\n\nif he is having heart issues right now, it could be from the hepatitis c virus itself. hcv is not just a liver disease...it only needs the liver to reproduce it's genetically changed virons.\n\nthe other issue is that with HCV is that the main artery could be affected. \n\nmany dont understand the consequences of the chronicity of HCV until it's too late.\n\nwish i could help you more.
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We could reduce or livers by half and still live a full long life,they do not regenerate, but also if abuse stopped ie: Drinking,Smoking then I'm certain it will not deteriorate further of course Diet plays a major part so one has to watch and reduce fatty foods etc...\nEvery thing in moderation is the key,it's amazing how many ppl say *Oh I only drink a wee bit** Yeah pull the other one it has bells..If your having Liver problems truth is you have given the booze a good nudge over a few years,,,Good Luck
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it has not been released you are talking the anti hepatitus c medication correct?
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Neither one is healthy in any respects.  Which is more important to you?   Your lungs or your liver.  Would you rather die of lung cancer or liver failure.  Both will eventually kill you if you did it everyday.
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There are so many other things that factor into a life expectancy besides the actual diagnosis.  For example, the  will to hang on, family or friends who are unaccepting or unable to come to terms with the impending death, faith in God-or lack of, unresolved issue or affairs not in order......you get the idea. Often, people will succomb to complications from their disease first. (In this case, an example would be pneumonia, organ failure, sepsis...) No one can give you the "real" answer your looking for. But, the diagnosis you mentioned does not give you long. I am an oncology nurse, and I have seen people linger far longer than anticipate (and beyond most odds), and people who leave so much sooner than thought.  I can tell you it is an important time to speak what's in your heart and help the person who is dying find a sense of peace. If this is a person who is close to you, there will also be an important time to tell them it's ok to go. I'm so sorry that this has touched your life, I know what a hard journey lies ahead. I hope you peace and comfort in knowing that the human spirit lives on......and they never really leave us.  They just get to the next place a little sooner. God bless you and yours.
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Good general webpage.\nhttp://www.pahealthsystems.com/\nAnd another\nhttp://www.ability.org.uk/support_groups_liver_disease.html