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Beacon


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Julia and Gerald,

Welcome abroad what we're calling the Harvoni train! Looks like Julia, Fourlocos, and I have

started on Harvoni close to the same time. My treatment will also be for 12 weeks and I just

took pill #4. So far there is no side effect that I can pin on the Harvoni, just the usual

aches and pains for my age. Be sure and continue to share Julia's progress and any

concerns, but so far it's been smooth sailing as far as side effects and hopefully

the same for Julia.



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GT 1a, was tx naïve, cirrhotic(Fibrosure), 64 y.o. Started Harvoni 12/12/14 for 12 wks. EOT weeks 4, 13, and 24 HCV not detected! HVC not detected EOT plus one year.

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Good luck to you both.  I started six days ago on the 8 week plan.  Getting a bit better each day.



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GT 1b first time treating with Harvoni 8 weeks.  4 weeks UND 8 week UND.  8 weeks after treatment UND.

 12 weeks SVR.  Reached 24 weeks SVR!
Ro


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Sending all positive good wishes to Julia as she starts her journey to good health!

Ro



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Matt Chris


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Hello Julia and Gerald

That is great news that you found Dr Li  and that she speaks Julia's language.

Your Patience has been rewarded, welcome aboard the Harvoni Train

matt   



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61 year old Geno type A1, F4 Cirrhotic, started 24 weeks on Harvoni 12-17-14 ,EOT-5 week = UND, 8-31-15 =UND , SVR-24 Baby YES! 
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  1. Cost The wholesale list price of Harvoni is $1,125 per pill. That means a two-month supply is approximately $63,000, a three-month supply is $94,500 and a six-month supply is $189,000.
     
    http://www.hepatitiscentral.com/mt/archives/2014/11/harvoni-is-here-the-once-a-day-single-hep-c-pill.html
     
    Hi Gerald,
     
    Congratulations!! I know you've been waiting and concerned about Julia's health. The wait has paid off and it sounds like she has a terrific doctor! She should do very well on this protocol, with fewer side effects, if any. I'm looking forward to hearing all the updates as she progresses with treatment. If you have any questions, you know we're here for you. I'm including some info on Harvoni and its actual price, $3000 is just over double the actual price, but still far too expensive! Good luck!
     
    Tig
     
     


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Hi,

Julia has started Harvoni treatment!  We found a nice physician, Dr. Li, who speaks Mandarin, in New York.  She got her first month's medication.  Our insurance is paying for it completely.  It's $3,000 a pill.  I feel as if she's swallowing gold.  The doctor thinks the treatment will be 12 weeks.  Although she doesn't have any liver damage, her viral load shot up to 12 Million.  She has been on the new medication about a week, just one pill a day.  We feel sympathetic to those pioneers before us who had to take interferon, etc.  Anyway, we'll let everyone know how the treatment comes out and feel thankful that we came to this forum and got such good information and support here, and we hope to be supportful to those who come later.

Julia and Gerald



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Julia, age 57, Hep C, genotype 1b, just diagnosed.  Hoping to start new medicine.

 
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