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| View Larger Image | Living with Hepatitis C: A Survivor's Guide
by Gregory T Md, Facp Everson, Hedy Weinberg
| | List Price: | $14.95 |  | | 7 New starting at: | $0.01 | | 36 Used starting at: | $0.01 | | | | | Sales Rank: | 1651833 | | Studio: | Hatherleigh Press | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 280 | | Publication Date: | June 01, 1999 | | Publisher: | Hatherleigh Press |
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Book Description
With new information on the latest treatments including Ribavirin, new chapters on hepatitis C and women, children and HIV, special information for diabetics, and updated resources of organizations, government agencies, and support groups. Hepatitis C afflicts over 4 million Americans. This is the book that brings them help and hope. Hepatitis C is a virulent, silent disease that is projected to kill 24,000 Americans each year within the next one to two decades. Acquired years before its symptoms show, hepatitis C can lead to debilitating fatigue, depression, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death. This revised edition of Living with Hepatitis C: A Survivor's Guide is written for the millions of Americans who suffer from this deadly affliction-and for their husbands, wives, families and friends. Written by a nationally recognized hepatitis C expert and an award-winning writer, Living with Hepatitis C explains in everyday language the causes of the disease, how to understand blood tests and biopsies, the major and minor symptoms, how to avoid infecting others, and how taking care of yourself nutritionally will help. Readers will learn how to deal with the emotional rollercoaster and the cycle of grief and how to protect themselves and their families financially. The book also details all of the latest treatments including Ribavirin, what to expect if you need a liver transplant, and how dedicated medical researchers are providing hope for the future. |
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A total of 3.9 million people in the United States and more than 170 million worldwide are estimated to have hepatitis C, a viral infection that causes inflammation, injury, and ultimately scarring of the liver. Each year, 8,000 to 10,000 Americans die from liver failure due to hepatitis C--the rest live with it. Living with Hepatitis C presents the facts simply and positively, and removes the misconceptions. For example, this type of hepatitis is not sexually transmitted--if you have hepatitis C, your partner is in no danger from having sex with you, but might get infected by using your razor. You'll learn how infection takes place (blood to blood), how to keep your loved ones safe, how your liver works when it's well, 10 danger signs of liver disease, nutrition guidelines, emotional challenges, financial issues, treatment options, and research trends. Gregory Everson, Director of Hepatology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, explains hepatitis C with clarity, optimism, and compassion--and without the "docspeak" common in many health books. Coauthor Hedy Weinberg and other people with hepatitis C tell about their experiences frankly, bringing a personal flavor to this helpful and informative book. --Joan Price |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 14 reviews)
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Survivor's guide for Hep C 
This book is an excellent resource for anyone diagnosed with Hepatitis C.
The American Liver Foundation continues to keep people informed and up to date on new treatment protocols.
August 26, 2007 | |
Starting to live again
I was recently diagnosed as having hepatitis c. The immediate effect was shock and disbelief. I was under the mistaken impression that the way a person contracted hep c was by IV drug abuse or a tainted blood transfusion. This threw me for a loop since the only blood I had ever recieved was in 1950 and 1959 and I had never abused any drugs, I had no idea this virus existed back when I had recieved blood. I was afraid to tell my family what I had and therefore had no support. After reading this book not only did I have more information with which to approach my family but an idea of what to expect in my life from here on out. It is seldom one finds an information type book that is written in a way that makes it an easy read but this one falls in that category. Even those in the mid adolescent years would have no problem reading and understanding the information. I have already purchased a copy of this book to give my daughter when I tell her that I have this disease.
July 13, 2001 | |
This Book Is My Hepatitis C Bible
This is one of the most comprehensive Hepatitis C books available. Being written by a patient and Heptologist, it seems easy to understand. I'm on the Transplant List with encephalapathy and have a hard time remembering what I'm told at the Drs., or where I put the paper I wrote it down on. I find the information available in this book is like taking the Dr. home with me. I relate to alot of the patient stories and am encouraged by those who are now post transplant. I spend my time helping others with Hepatitis C on the Internet and will definitely be reccomending this book.
December 15, 2000 | |
Beyond Just Surviving
This comprehensive book is a blessing! It decodes medical terminology and the latest treatments and research into plain English. The quotes from actual patients on different therapies and in different stages of the disease really make you feel like you're not alone. With explanations of the most current research on both traditional and alternative treatments, this book clearly stands out from the others on this topic.
May 02, 2000 | |
Misleading Western Medicine Biased View 
This book has overlooked the role of alternative therapies such as acupuncture and herbology in the treatment of Hepatitis C. Additionally, they do not even mention the wonder herb, milk thistle. They only put negative connotations to anything that isn't good-old-US approved. The chapters on emotional and nutritional care are far from complete as they lack depth and advocate only a small fraction of what is available to those who suffer. Don't waste your money on this one!
February 08, 2000 | |
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