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Hepatitis C is a disease shrouded in silence and uncertainty, as Cara Bruce and Lisa Montanarelli found when they sought information, advice, and support after their diagnoses. They decided to be proactive in their quest to understand and manage their illness—by reading medical and scientific books and journals, talking with doctors, and networking with other people who have hepatitis C. They now share their experience and knowledge with everyone who has been newly diagnosed. As "patient-experts" on hep C, Bruce and Montanarelli walk you step-by-step through everything you need to do and learn each day of your first week after diagnosis, each subsequent week of the first month, and the following eleven months of the crucial first year.

In clear, concise, accessible language, Bruce and Montanarelli cover a wide range of practical, medical, and lifestyle issues, beginning with coming to terms with the diagnosis and then moving on to subjects including:

§ Strategies for accomplishing necessary lifestyle changes

§ Guidelines and tips for modifying your diet

§ Stress management and exercise

§ Discussing your condition with family, friends, and co-workers

§ Current medical research and medications

§ Handling sexual and social relationships

§ Effective alternative therapies

§ Traveling and socializing

§ Support group resources

By providing reliable, useful, empathetic, and up-to-date information you need to know when you most need to know it, The First Year™—Hepatitis C is a sensitive and invaluable guide for everyone struggling to rebuild their lives after a hepatitis C diagnosis. ... Read more

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Help for anyone newly diagnosed with Hep C
For anyone newly diagnosed with Hep C the initial reaction can be one of shock and the result can be deep depression.This book helps to shed light on some of the common stages of accepting this disease.

helping patients, friends, and family
Excellent book for patients. I would also suggest any patient, friend, or family alos read "Hepatitis C - through a patient's eyes", written by Suzy Smith, who went through the treatment, and wrote her book to help others with hep c get through the process with a positive outlook.

The First Year-Hepatitis C
Although I think this is a good book to start with if you have recently been diagnosed, I find it lacking the depth I was looking for. It gives some great resources which is why I think it is a good book to start with, but at the same time, I would also suggest that you buy the following in addition to this. These are essential:"The Hepatitis C Helpbook"by Misha Ruth Cohen OMD and Robert G.Gish MD, "The Liver Cleansing Diet" by Dr Sandra Cabot, "Herbs for Hepatitis C and the Liver" by Stephen Harrod Buhner, and see if you can find "Who Gets Sick;How Beliefs, Moods, and Thoughts affect your health" by Blair Justice. The treatments out there are scary and can hurt you more than help you, so if you don't feel like poisoning yourself with a biotherapy, this is where to start.

Hepatitis C byMontanarelli et al.
This is an excellent work for the layperson with very little
knowledge about Hepatitis A,B, C or the more exotic strains.
The authors describe a 6-7 week incubation period. Those
persons exposed have a 75-80% chance of infection with the HCV
virus and a 70% chance of developing the chronic form of
the hepatitis virus. In addition, there is a 10-20% chance of
developing the liver complication cirrhosis over a 20-30 year
period and a 1-5% chance of dying from a chronic liver condition. Hepatitis C is an RNA virus as opposed to a DNA
strain. Vaccination helps for the Hepatitis A and B strains
wherein 3 shots are administered over a 1/2 year period.
To reduce the likelihood of the disease, it is necessary
to reduce smoking , as well as exposure to all toxins.
The disease may be monitored with tests for bilerubin, albumin,
PT time and the anti-HCV antibody test. Treatment is enhanced
with reducing stress, commitments and responsibilities
until the condition is well under control. This work is perfect
for the layperson who seeks to prevent the disease or treat it
in the event of exposure and relevant symptomatology of
the disease process.

This was helpful for a Teen who needed it
I work as a therapist in a teen counseling program, and one teen girl has just been diagnosed with HCV. She's experienced all the common reactions: denial, grief, "This is a death sentence and God doesn't want me to be happy," and fear. I bought this book for her and she devoured it. Her entire affect changed, and now she's teaching US how to relate to her, how to talk about this diagnosis, why certain things WE say are insensitive or incorrect (without knowing it), and what emtional and lifestyle changes she needs to make for health. This book alone reduced her fear in half, and made her feel confident rather than powerless. ... Read more

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If you're suffering from hepatits... If you don't know where to turn to enhance your body's healing response and your doctor's conventional treatments are not helping as much as you expected... Healing Hepatitis Naturally is an indispensable resource. Learn how: Herbal formulas support overall wellbeing, normalize liver enzymes and support viral clearance in cases of hepatitis. Systemic oral enzymes can aid the healing response among hepatitis C patients. Natural medicines can be combined with doctor's treatments to provide a more effective overall therapeutic program. This is probably the most popular little book on hepatitis today. ... Read more

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gave as a gift
I really didn't get to read this book, I gave it as a gift. But my friend said it was what she was looking for. Good detail of natural healing. ... Read more

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A recent Institute of Medicine report has concluded that "there is a lack of knowledge and awareness about chronic viral hepatitis on the part of health-care and social-service providers, as well as among at-risk populations, members of the public, and policy-makers. Due to the insufficient understanding about the extent and seriousness of this public-health problem, inadequate public resources are being allocated to prevention, control, and surveillance programs". It is with these concerns in mind that Dr. Tsai assembled a group of experts in this field to present their expertise in such a level, where the practicing clinicians who deal with this disease in their daily practice can understand thereby implement this knowledge into their own practice. Dr. Brian McMahon discusses the natural history of chronic hepatitis B with his vast knowledge and experience working with the high endemic population of Inuit in Alaska; Drs. Marc Ghany and Ed provide a very easy-to-understand description of HBV virology; Dr. Kyon-Mi Chang contributes an article on HBV immunology, which is the least understood area of this disease but has the most potential to improve our knowledge in the management of chronic hepatitis B; Dr. Anna Lok provides an authoritative review on the current issues and controversies of treatment of chronic hepatitis B; Dr. Stephen Locarnini, who has extensive experience in anti-viral resistance and its management, presents important issues in the usage of currently available anti-viral oral agents; Dr. Myron Tong discusses the current understanding of HBV carcinogenesis and updates HCC surveillance and treatment-- the most dreadful outcome of this disease; Dr. Paul Martin discusses management of end- stage chronic hepatitis B -anti-viral therapy, montherapy vs combo.therapy, choice of agent, when to start therapy and post-transplant patients including duration of HBIG therapy, HBcAb(+)only recipient) and Occult HBV infection; Dr. Tram Tran discuss the treatment in reproductive women, during pregnancy, and prevention of vertical transmission in third trimester with antiviral agents-- an area with significant lack of good clinical evidence; Dr. Steve Han discuss management of patients with acute hepatitis B, co-infection with HDV/HCV/HIV, pre-immuno-suppressive therapy, and management of renal and heart transplant patients with HBV infection; Dr. Mei Huei Chang discusses Taiwanese success in implementing universal vaccination leading to a remarkable reduction in both prevalence of chronic hepatitis B and incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma; and finally Drs. Michelle Lai and Yun Fan Liaw provide a rundown of what we have accomplished and the hope for the future in our fight to control this disease.

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The latest information on living with and treating liver disorders

The Liver Disorders and Hepatitis Sourcebook, Revised Edition, gives you frank assessments of the latest therapies and drugs. It also provides advice on how you can navigate the day-to-day challenges of living with a liver disorder, and diet and nutrition guidelines, including the truth about the effectiveness of herbal remedies and liver-cleansing diets.

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So helpful, this book.
This has been a priceless help to someone who needed the information.
Great service, too.Thanks. ... Read more

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In the United States alone, more than four million people are infected with the hepatitis C virus, and chronic liver disease is the twelfth leading cause of death.

In this revised and updated edition of her groundbreaking 2000 book, renowned hepatologist Dr. Melissa Palmer discusses all facets of liver disease, from symptoms and tests to treatment options and lifestyle changes. In addition, this comprehensive handbook reveals cutting-edge research on the dangers of hepatitis C, one of the world's fasting-growing microbial threats. ... Read more

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Answers are perfect
I am a liver patient and this book was referenced numerous times on a message board.I decided to buy it and was thrilled to find that Dr. Palmer answered all the questions I had that were not necessarily answered by my liver doctor.Her explanations are clear and concise.I would recommend this book to anyone with liver disease as well as family members because it is written in a clear, articulate style.

Liver Bible
This is the book to answer all the questions when a loved one has been diagnosed with hepatitis. Easy to understand.

Same old song
This is a very Biased book toward western medicine. All alternative therapies and herbs, vitamins are considered worthless and extremely dangerous. All research about any thing to the contrary is ignored, Like Milk thistle which has alot of medical research behind it, is considered dangerous and not to be touched unless you have a crufix handy. Good basic information about liver disease but hard to get past the Western doctor, Iam god complex.

"You Have Hepatitis.What Now?"
"You have hepatitis!"Frightening words to so many people.Too many patients hear those words and are left in a state of fear - what does that mean?, what do I do now?, will I die?, what about my family?, can they catch it?
As a psychiatrist my professional job is to allay anxiety.Surprise to know that the best weapon against anxiety is not medication, but education.The adage, "know your enemy" carries the truth that "knowledge is power".We fear the unknown.
In counseling my patients who discover that they have liver disease in oneform or another, the patient, the family and my own greatest ally is knowledge gained from Dr. Mellisa Palmer herself, or through sharing the knowledge imparted by her book, "Dr. Melissa Palmer's Guide to Hepatitis and Liver Disease".
This book is a masterfully crafted volume easily understandable to all who live with, suffer from or treat liver dysfunction.The information contained in these four hundred plus pages is invaluable.
Borrow it from your library or from a friend, but, better yet - own your own copy for easy reference to any question, any anxiety, about your disorder right there at your finger tips.

A FIVE STAR ADDITION IN TIME OF NEED.

Selwyn J. Pereira, M.D.
New York City

The Best Liver Disease Book to date
Dr. Palmer's book is by far the best book on Liver Disease that I've read, to date. She has years of experience w/ Liver disease treatment & has written this book in a manner that is understandable for the lay-person, like myself, but at the same time educates us to the workings of these diseases, their causes, possible treatments & possible preventions. This book told me more about these diseases than all the doctors ever have...because of having read this book we could be prepared & understand what was going on as a relative's condition worsened & were better able to meet her needs. ... Read more

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Death Sentence from a DoctorThe words seemed to fall from her lips like they were encased in lead, " You only have eight months to live." At first,I could not believe what I was hearing. It was like I was having a nightmare, without being asleep.The Doctor went on, "You will need a liver transplant, and extensive drug therapy." What? After the initial shock wore down some, I rejected this option. No! I refused to become yet another statistic. Hepatitis C was doing it's dreaded best to suck the life blood right out of me, yet I was not going to have it.In our youth, we all seem to have a way of convincing ourselves that we are bullet proof, and that things like this "did not happen to us." Yet here I was, surrounded by Doctors and nurses, all looking at me like I was but an inscription on a headstone. Things like this have a way of shaking us to the very core of our foundation. I was shook.One of the most powerful elements in my total recovery, was my determination. I would not give up the hope, that somehow I would look back on this day and think, "the Devil swung at me, and missed."We all have choices to make in everyday life. I chose to live and not die young. You too, have the same choice. Humans have an in-born desire to continue living, even when facing incredible odds. I used this desire to fuel my determination to beat this. Learn what I did, and how I did it. The purpose of this book, is to share with others the exact things I did, and how I did them. Build a fire within yourself, use that fire to do something positive. Today my Doctors are amazed to find that I now have the liver of a twenty-year old! ... Read more

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This Book Is a Page Turner
This is an important book because it offers real hope to victims of who might have thought there was no hope. If you or someone you know has hepatitis C, this book could be the gift you're looking for.

Not what I expected but good.
HEPATITIS C, CURED, is not so much a "how to" rid yourself of hep c book, as it is a story of the author's personal journey with it.It gives you a friend who you can share his experiences with you so that you feel less alone and so that you feel someone else out there knows what you are going through.
I moderate the yahoo group HepCWebWarriors and I oversee http://www.healthyhepper.com so I am very interested in this subject.
I think it is a great book for those that have decided to pursue natural therapies.He does give you his regime but it may be difficult to replicate all the components and a bit costly (though if it worked, it would be worth the money!).However, his actual recommendations to others are not costly nor do they promote any particular company.
This book will inspire you to be proactive in your search for a cure and to never give up hope.



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For the most honest, objective opinion, HealthScouter provides a patient's view of the most common medical problems. Including hundreds of quotes, questions, and answers from patients themselves, this guide provides comprehensive information about a single condition for from perspective that matters: the patient's perspective. Understand how current patients approach their medical challenges, and help overcome your own. This reference will help you see through obscure medical jargon and limited treatment options and empower you to better understand the issues that really matter: Diagnosis + Symptoms + What to Expect + Treatment Options + Medical Terminology ... Read more

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In the United States it is estimated that 3.2 million people are infected with the Hepatitis C virus, which is a contagious liver disease that can range in severity from a mild illness to a serious, lifelong condition. Infections worldwide are estimated at 150 to 200 million people, many of whom are not aware they are affected. Gregory David finds out the hard way that he is one of the infected - through a letter, which reads, "We regret that at this time our company cannot offer you a life insurance policy. We based our decision on your recent alcohol use during the past six years, and the presence of the Hepatitis C virus." At first, Gregory is in disbelief, and he insists on having his doctor perform an independent test. But when the results come back, he learns that his earlier years of occasional drug use and constant partying may have finally caught up with him. The coming weeks and months pose huge obstacles as Gregory learns about the disease, breaks the news to family and friends, and struggles to cope with an infection he at first knows little about. Join Gregory as he confronts the disease, and find inspiration in Breaking Free from Hepatitis C. ... Read more

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A fine, inspiring 'never give up' survey key to any health collection
In the U.S. some 3.2 million are infected with the hepatitis C virus, a contagious liver disease that can be mild or life-threatening. The author was one of the infected - and learned his early years of occasional drug use and partying likely contributed to his condition. His discoveries about the disease and his coping methods make for a fine, inspiring 'never give up' survey key to any health collection.

An easy must read...
Any and Everyone diagnosed with Hep C will find encouragement in this book.It's not a pretty dis-ease....and there is much more hope than the medical community tends to put out there.

Moving
This book is truly one families personal journey with Hep C.Its one of those book you cannot put down until it is finished.. Truly inspirational. ... Read more

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Hepatitis (liver inflammation) is a common cause of illness and death. Many types of hepatitis are caused by viruses, whereas other types result from the liver's being overwhelmed by toxins, including alcohol and drugs. In this User's Guide, Dr. MacKay describes the most common forms of hepatitis, their causes, and ways to reduce your risk of contracting or developing them. He also describes vitamins, herbs, and other supplements that can help you reduce symptoms of hepatitis, including elevated liver enzymes, so you can lead a healthier life. ... Read more

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The Guest Editor presents state-of-the-art articles devoted to therapies for treatment of HCV. The novel therapies addressed in this issue include interferons, viral kinetics and anti-viral resistence, anti-fibrotics, immunotherapeutics, hepatoprotectants and caspace inhibitors, and cyclosporine analogues, to name a few. ... Read more

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Chronic viral hepatitis affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and each year millions more people become infected. In Chronic Viral Hepatitis, Second Edition, a panel of distinguished clinicians and clinical investigators build upon the first edition by comprehensively reviewing all the relevant new information regarding resistance, side effects, and therapies for chronic viral hepatitis. The text covers recent advances in the understanding of pathogenesis of viral hepatitis while discussing promising agents in development for its treatment. The authors devote special attention to reactivation of hepatitis B with chemotherapy and immunosuppression, herbal and non-traditional therapies, chronic viral hepatitis in the pediatric population, and immunology and immunotherapy of HCV and provide relative costs for all diagnostic and therapeutic options. Authoritative and up-to-date, Chronic Viral Hepatitis, Second Edition offers today's gastroenterologists, internists, hepatologists, and infectious disease specialists a practical guide to the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of chronic viral hepatitis from a multidisciplinary approach.

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This ebook is about the human liver with a special emphasis on hepatitis A, B, and C. It is written in non-medical terms for the general public and is not intended as a text for health care professionals or students in the medical fields. Chapters are constructed as short, individual, tightly-focused articles, making topics and information easy to find. ... Read more

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The global epidemic of hepatitis B and C is a serious public health problem. Hepatitis B and C are the major causes of chronic liver disease and liver cancer in the world. In the next 10 years, 150,000 people in the United States will die from liver disease or liver cancer associated with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. Today, between 800,000 and 1.4 million people in the United States have chronic hepatitis B and between 2.7 and 3.9 million have chronic hepatitis C. People most at risk for hepatitis B and C often are the least likely to have access to medical services. Reducing the rates of illness and death associated with these diseases will require greater awareness and knowledge among health care workers, improved identification of at-risk people, and improved access to medical care.

Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable disease. Although federal public health officials recommend that all newborns, children, and at-risk adults receive the vaccine, about 46,000 new acute cases of the HBV infection emerge each year, including 1,000 in infants who acquire the infection during birth from their HBV-positive mothers. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine for hepatitis C, which is transmitted by direct exposure to infectious blood.

Hepatitis and Liver Cancer identifies missed opportunities related to the prevention and control of HBV and HCV infections. The book presents ways to reduce the numbers of new HBV and HCV infections and the morbidity and mortality related to chronic viral hepatitis. It identifies priorities for research, policy, and action geared toward federal, state, and local public health officials, stakeholder, and advocacy groups and professional organizations. ... Read more

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With the development of robust cell-culturing systems capable of Hepatitis C Virus replication and infection, the past decade has witnessed an explosion of innovative research directed at understanding HCV biology in the context of the authentic replicative cycle of the virus. By providing a compilation of cutting-edge research techniques currently in use in HCV labs worldwide, Hepatitis C: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition fully updates the previous edition to reflect this progress which promises to unlock the remaining vital information regarding this human pathogen and its interactions. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include brief introductions to the topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Fully updated and comprehensive, Hepatitis C: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition serves as a valuable reference guide for basic and clinical researchers using HCV as a model and striving to better understand this critical disease.

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to hepatitis b (also Diffuse Hepatocellular Inflammatory Disease; Serum hepatitis), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on hepatitis b. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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This is a source of detailed information of the treatment of aHepatitis B patient. Even though the focus is on Hepatitis B, there'suseful information and resources listed for other hepatitis types,especially Hepatitis C.

The book is written in journal form to give the readers a completepicture of the authors' experience. Read about the six-monthcombination treatment of Interferon Alpha-2b and Ribavirin(Virazole). There are tables clearly listing drugs, food intakes,vitamins and homones.A great resource for anyone associated withhepatitis directly or indirectly, every victim, family or friend,hepatologist, nurse or medical student. Be informed about this deadlydisease. ... Read more

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Waste of money
I wanted to learn about Hepatitis B..not what this man ate on a daily basis.Did not find the book helpful at all.

Informative
This book was very informative, not only in answering questions about Hepatitis B but alsoin describing the various other forms of the Hepatitis virus (A,C,D,& E). The book outlines common questions andanswers reqarding Hepatitis B and describes the author's cure which carriesa warning and disclaimer regarding the use of the combination of Interferonand Ribavirin (not sold in the US). I found most curious the author'sstatement on pages 11-12, "I started to pray very hard for God to helpme make the best decision. I went with my instincts because that was allthat I had left to rely on." If I could ask the author one question, Iwould ask him this. While he was praying, why didn't he just askHim..."for healing"? (Isaiah 53:5) ... Read more

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Chronic hepatitis B and C affect 520 million people worldwide, and are a major cause of chronic liver disease and of mortality, despite the efficacy of the vaccine. Hepatitis B and C: Management and Treatment second edition provides a practical explanation of the natural history and management of the disease, and examines the benefits of the most recent drugs, and their effects, whether used in isolation or as part of a combination therapy. This second edition expands the coverage of treatment of various difficult-to-treat patients and will be a welcome guide to the physician in both clinical decision-making and in explaining the benefits and side-effects to the patient. ... Read more

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Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL. Provides an overview of the latest developments and research studies in viral hepatitis. Covers the history of these viruses, their molecular biology, diagnosis, epidemiology, and control. Abundant halftone illustrations. For clinicians and researchers. ... Read more