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Title: latest research on Harvoni not being released by Gilead?
Post by: CharlieM on November 10, 2015, 10:11:36 am

Just heard this from my gastro doc yesterday.  He was trying to convince me that 8 weeks Harvoni will be as effective as 12 - have read all the research and it sounds like the jury is still out on that count.  He said that he had read some more recent research that "Gilead was refusing to release" saying 8 weeks=12 weeks.  Anyone heard of this?

Title: Re: latest research on Harvoni not being released by Gilead?
Post by: lin44 on November 12, 2015, 10:31:27 pm

 I just finished 8 weeks of harvoni.My insurance company denied me the additional 4 weeks stating that their analysis of the scientific findings support the 8 week treatment. They feel it  is sufficient for naïve 1a with VL under 6 million who responds quickly. My doctor said it lowers my cure rate by only 1 PERCENT.
after 20 days my first blood was undetected.  Now I have the waiting game,
 

Title: Re: latest research on Harvoni not being released by Gilead?
Post by: CharlieM on November 16, 2015, 08:21:23 am

Thanks for your response, Lin44.  Sounds like we're in the same boat.  I'm still waiting to hear about the final answer in the next couple of weeks.  I'm  und at 4 weeks, and will finish the 8th week on Thanksgiving Day.  I think I've gotten caught up in that 1% difference.  Just never want to go through this again.  Trying to stay grateful that I've had access to 8 weeks of this amazing drug.  Great news about you test results!!!!!!  sounds like you'll be joining the CURED group@!!!

Title: Re: latest research on Harvoni not being released by Gilead?
Post by: Rosie13 on December 15, 2015, 03:44:15 pm

I missed this thread in November but wanted lin44  & chariem to know I am in the sa!me 8 wk tx & share your concern.I don't want to have to go thru this again either.waiting now for my 12 results .praying we all will celebrate svr soon!Merry Christmas!

Title: Re: latest research on Harvoni not being released by Gilead?
Post by: KimInTheForest on December 15, 2015, 03:59:04 pm

Good luck to all 3 of you - Rosie, Charlie, Lin! And may you all reap your SVR12 in the New Year!

kim :)

Title: Re: latest research on Harvoni not being released by Gilead?
Post by: KimInTheForest on December 15, 2015, 04:22:27 pm

Here is a link to a recent (last month) and very encouraging report on real world results for 8 weeks of Harvoni, evaluating a large group of German patients:

http://www.hepmag.com/articles/real_world_Harvoni_2501_28040.shtml

Title: Re: latest research on Harvoni not being released by Gilead?
Post by: Rosie13 on December 15, 2015, 07:57:24 pm

Thanks Kim! I feel pretty confident now but must say it was nerve wracking during the 2nd month when it was being denied.Grateful & hopeful as we enter the holidays.Traveling & having peaceful thoughts for us all.You are always there with the best comments....thanks !!