hepatitis c
"I hope people will find that my experience brings hope: I've had Hep C since around 1970. Was treated (interferon ribavirin Incevik) 3 times unsuccessfully. Progressed all the way to major cirrhosis and, gasp, liver cancer. Very grim outlook. BUT, I got lucky--I got a liver transplant in Nov. '14 and am doing great. Very good prognosis, feel fine. And right now, I am about 3 months into Harvoni tx and finally am clear of virus for the first time.  My point is--Don't give up hope. I had myself mentally dead and buried  and experienced 180 degree turnaround. Yes, I had an incredibly lucky break that not everyone gets, but there is a LOT of Hep C research going on, and new meds in the pipeline. Hang in there and don't bum yourself out."