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Hepatitis C SVR12 vs SVR24: Trusting That We Are Truly Cured

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Lucinda Porter, RN

Ivanmac - Because hep C replicates a trillion times a day, we can say with certainty that although the tests can't measure hep C down to zero, that it is indeed gone - otherwise, it would have replicated. I can't address your hp B because that involves knowing more about whether you had chronic hep B or just an indication of a past infection. However, I would assume that if your doc said you are cured, then you are cured.

February 28, 2019 CA

Ivanmac

Hi i was told after my hep b and c treatment that although they had cured the Hep but only down to a specific microscopic count as i had to have a liver transplant, is this true so if you looked more microscopical will it still be there.

February 28, 2019 Devon England

Lucinda Porter

That is terrific. Also, I am impressed that your specialists are going to continue to monitor you for liver cancer. Stage 3 fibrosis often gets overlooked, and although your chances of developing liver cnacer are small, it still is the right thing to get monitored annually. If you take care of your health, keep weight under control, etc., its possible that the fibrosis will be gone completely and you will be able to put this behind you.

August 16, 2018 CA

mgrisez

I just reached the SVR12 point. Prior to treatment my fibrosis score was at F4 (non-cirrhotic) During treatment, score dropped to F3. Really hoping this whole nightmare is behind me. However, my medical team is asking for yearly UltraSounds to screen for Liver Cancer.

August 15, 2018 CA

Lucinda Porter, RN

Other than reinfection, I've not heard of this happening. There may be rare cases, such as with people with cryoglobulinemia, but I've never heard of a single case of true relapse that late.

May 8, 2017

Andrew

Hi Lucinda, How likely is a relapse of Hep C after 2 years SVR? I thought the only way to get it back was reinfection. Thanks Andrew

May 6, 2017

Zepatier Candidate

Anyone out there experiencing with Mercks Zepatier drug?

April 17, 2017 N.Ca.

Mikko

Thanks helped put the mind at ease.

August 16, 2016

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