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DJ


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What a great way to start the new year! Congrats!

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Genotype 3.  Treatment started on 1/11/2013 with Ribavirin and Pegatron.  Week 4 UND.  Week 12 UND.  Ended treatment on 6/28/2013.  Six months post treatment 12/04/2013 SVR.
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Thanks all.  Took a brisk 3/4 mile walk today.  I don't know if I would have made it without your encouragement.



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Hep C 1a since probably 1981.  Incivek, riba and interferon-48 weeks.  UND at weeks 2-4-6-8-10-12-16-20-24.  Previously Interferon alone for 6 months non-responder.  SVR 48 weeks 12/11/14
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Feel proud hepcat! What a warrior you are. Not an easy path, but you've done great and now is the time to recover and get your strength back. I had blood tests done at EOT and then 18 days later (as a prep for my liver cancer screening) and was pleasantly surprised to see improvement in most areas. I know it is early and many areas have room for improvement, but I know this will come in time.

Thinking positive thoughts, sending them in your direction. Let's get it done!

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1a, 35+ years; liver cancer survivor 7-2012 surgery; triple therapy 12-2012 (Interferon, riba, victrelis) - end 48-week treatment Nov. 29, 2013 - post tx 24 weeks undetected - SVR.
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hepcat,

way to go, what a survivor you are!!

you asked what you should expect. without a doubt lessening of sx, a heaviness lifted off your shoulder and SVR!!!!

sandy,ucbgal

 



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I agree Hepcat, CONGRATULATIONS!! You did it and did it well Brother, we're all thrilled you made it. I couldn't wait 6 months and told my Hepa that I wanted a 12 week VL and if necessary a 24 week test. I'm impatient! Now's your time to turn off the alarms and get back to living life without pills around the clock. That has been the most enjoyable part of ending treatment so far, no pill routine. It doesn't take long to forget it though and you'll be back enjoying life your way. Enjoy your new found freedom!



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68yo GT1A - 5 Mil - A2/F3 - (1996) Intron A - Non Responder, (2013) Peg/Riba/Vic SOT:05/23/13 EOT:12/04/13 SVR 9+ years!

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That's wonderful hepcat60...congrats.  Keep us updated.....SVR here you come.....whooopppeee!!!!!



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Just took my last 2 riba pills and had my 48 week labs.    I am not sure what to expect now.  I guess labs at 6 months and hopefully SVR!

Thanks to all of you for your support. There were times that you guys were the only ones who really knew the drill.  My total treatment counting both trials included approximately 135 shots.  Dry heaves-vomiting 170 times.   Rash on 50% of my body for 35 weeks of the 48.  Only needed one shot for anemia.  



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Hep C 1a since probably 1981.  Incivek, riba and interferon-48 weeks.  UND at weeks 2-4-6-8-10-12-16-20-24.  Previously Interferon alone for 6 months non-responder.  SVR 48 weeks 12/11/14
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way to go it is such a rielf when it is over you made it!!!!

Bill emma and raven



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Geno type 1  rib and peg September 2012 , 5 weeks tripple and viral down to < 15 und april Aug 25 finished stay at peg 3 rib and eprex + blood transfussion finished treatment Aug 25 2013
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Congratultions, arghhh more good news, it is a good Christmas gift! :D



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That`s wonderful Hepcat, very well done, a real achievement!  A few more pills and you`ll be on your way to SVR! 

All the best of luck, look forward to seeing you in Post Treatment!  smile



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Was Gen 3a, 

24wks Peg Ifn/Riba, Sep 2010 - Mch 2011

UND @ Wk.4, UND @ EOT, 

SVR Nov 2011 --> Still UND @ EOT + 4 yrs.

 

 
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Hey Hepcat

You made it congrats and enjoy the freedom of being off the Tx.

Thanks for all your contributions

matt



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Hi Hepcat,

Congrats on getting to the end. Finish those Riba and I hope you recover rapidly.  As the others have said, take it easy at first. Good luck with the VL's to come. Cheers.



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Geno 1b, IL28B CT,  x3 prior relapser,  ex-cirrhotic, 75 yo, did 48 weeks with Victrelis/Peg./Riba.  VL 1.28m at start, UNDET. at 8 ,12 ,16 ,24 ,30  and 48 weeks.  EOT 15 Feb 2013 , UNDET. at EOT + 28 weeks. SVR!  Still Undet. at EOT +5 years

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Congrats Hepcat!!! I've got 8 weeks left and can't wait to get to the end!!! Hope you start to feel great soon!!! I wish you the best my friend!!!

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Great news Hepcat, and like Joanne said, it takes time to heal..Were rooting for you.



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58 yo..Relapsed in 99 and again in 2004. Started triple therapy with Victrelis July 22,2012.  genotype 1a. week 8,12,16,24 VL Undetectable..E.O.T -- 6-22-2013,,,EOT + 24., UND. 

SVR !!!

 

~Bob~
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way to go hepcat! onward & upward to svr !!!!! i'm 2 days off ribo & what difference. can't wait to learn your 1st eot bloodwork.

sandy,ucbgal



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That's great news Hepcat! One more week of pills and the freedom from these drugs begins. It's wonderful not having the constant alarms to answer to, you'll love it! Time to heal and get your life back. Good luck!smile



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68yo GT1A - 5 Mil - A2/F3 - (1996) Intron A - Non Responder, (2013) Peg/Riba/Vic SOT:05/23/13 EOT:12/04/13 SVR 9+ years!

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JoAnneh


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Congratulations on making it to the EOT!
You will feel better soon, don't expect too
Much too fast.

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DET 4 wk. UND 2,6,12,24 48 treatment. Achieved SVR 2013!
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Congrats buddy, on the downhill side of it now, Wishing you Good Luck and Great Health!!



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Well glad your done the darts. Hang in and I hope things turn out well.

 



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Because I am done!  At least with Interferon.  Six more days of riba and I am in the waiting mode.  biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

 

I must say as difficult as it was, it feels like it went by quickly.  I will miss having a readily handy excuse available, but am looking forward to exercise, working in the yard this spring, and reconnecting with my friends and golf game.

 

This site has been awesome! Know that you guys all know what we go through.  I will keep in touch and look forward to SVR and posting in the Post-treatment section.



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Hep C 1a since probably 1981.  Incivek, riba and interferon-48 weeks.  UND at weeks 2-4-6-8-10-12-16-20-24.  Previously Interferon alone for 6 months non-responder.  SVR 48 weeks 12/11/14
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