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Offline ricpark

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New member
« on: February 14, 2015, 03:20:28 pm »
I have had Hep C for probably 50 years (single mother died when I was 16, homeless on the streets of New York City, drugs etc. Drug free 45 years). Learned I have it about 15 years ago. My doctor is applying to my insurance for Harvoni.
My levels are
Fibrosis score    0.59    stage  f3
HVC PCR QT LIN      17,5000,000
HVC PCR QT LOG     7.24
ALT (SGPT) P5P      87 iu/l

Last year I had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Diffuse large B-cell of the spleen. Although they said my spleen was the size of a basketball it had not spread to my Lymph nodes. I am one year out from my chemo and cancer free. I want to get rid of my Hep C, risk of cancer returning is elevated with Hep C. I have been reading this forum on the side effects of Harvoni, but after chemo (still have neuropathy in my hands and feet) I believe I can deal with what ever they are.
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Chronic 50 years
Geo 1A Stage 3
VL 17.5 mill
non-Hopkins lymphoma cancer
after 4 weeks
AST 87 now 29
ALT 128 now 27
VL now undetected
after 12 wks
VL  undetected

Offline Mike

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Re: New member
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2015, 04:01:14 pm »
Hi Rickpark,

Congratulations on beating the cancer and getting through the chemotherapy!

Harvoni should be a breeze for you, as it has minimal, if any side effects, which are well tolerated.

The most common side effect reported with Harvoni are mild headaches and  fatigue.

Best wishes, Mike
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Genotype 1a
Treated 2001 with PEG and RIBV
Treated in 2014 SOL+PEG+RIBV
Cured July 2014

Offline ricpark

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Re: New member
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2015, 04:05:27 pm »
Thanks Mike
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Chronic 50 years
Geo 1A Stage 3
VL 17.5 mill
non-Hopkins lymphoma cancer
after 4 weeks
AST 87 now 29
ALT 128 now 27
VL now undetected
after 12 wks
VL  undetected

Offline Bituman

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Re: New member
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2015, 12:53:59 am »
Ricpark,

You've whipped cancer and you WILL whip Hep C.  Basically, you rock!   Harvoni will be a walk in the park compared to what you've already done. 

All the best...

Bob
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Age = 59, male, infected likely 1975
DX 07/07 GT 1a
Biopsy 2007:  GR 1, stage 0, HAI = 2/18
Since 2007:  1.48 MM < VL < 11 MM, avg = 5.64 MM
IL28B=CT
1/26/15, AST=43, ALT=55, VL=3.59 MM
2/5 Start Harvoni 12 weeks; Treat naive
2/20 AST=29, ALT=24, VL=59
3/6 AST=29, ALT=25, VL<15
3/19 AST=24, ALT=22, VL=undet
4/3 AST=29, ALT=25, VL=undet
4/30 EOT, AST=22, ALT=20, VL=undet
5/29 EOT+4, AST=20, ALT=19, VL=undet SVR
7/24 EOT+12, AST=23, ALT=18, VL=undet SVR
10/16 EOT+24, AST=22, ALT=17, VL=undet SVR

Offline ricpark

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Re: New member
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2015, 05:06:04 am »
thanks Bob
rich
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Chronic 50 years
Geo 1A Stage 3
VL 17.5 mill
non-Hopkins lymphoma cancer
after 4 weeks
AST 87 now 29
ALT 128 now 27
VL now undetected
after 12 wks
VL  undetected

Offline ricpark

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Re: New member
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2015, 09:57:53 am »
First denial by Ins.
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Chronic 50 years
Geo 1A Stage 3
VL 17.5 mill
non-Hopkins lymphoma cancer
after 4 weeks
AST 87 now 29
ALT 128 now 27
VL now undetected
after 12 wks
VL  undetected

Offline sunrise

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Re: New member
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2015, 09:39:38 pm »
Hi Ricpark
     Don't worry, many people get denied a couple of times before they approved. I'm sure it is frustrating though,as you deal with the other things. Congrads on beating cancer. When you start treatment , you will see how amazing and fast these drugs kill this virus. Best wishes to getting treatment....Blessings. Sunrise
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Offline ricpark

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Re: New member
« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2015, 04:59:42 pm »
Just got approved for Harvoni plus Ribavirin for 12 Wks.
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Chronic 50 years
Geo 1A Stage 3
VL 17.5 mill
non-Hopkins lymphoma cancer
after 4 weeks
AST 87 now 29
ALT 128 now 27
VL now undetected
after 12 wks
VL  undetected

Offline Bituman

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Re: New member
« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2015, 10:55:29 pm »
Quote from: ricpark on April 07, 2015, 04:59:42 pm
Just got approved for Harvoni plus Ribavirin for 12 Wks.

Hey congrats ricpark!  That's fantastic news, you must be thrilled. 12 weeks will pass quickly and you'll be better before you know it.  Good luck!

Bob
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Age = 59, male, infected likely 1975
DX 07/07 GT 1a
Biopsy 2007:  GR 1, stage 0, HAI = 2/18
Since 2007:  1.48 MM < VL < 11 MM, avg = 5.64 MM
IL28B=CT
1/26/15, AST=43, ALT=55, VL=3.59 MM
2/5 Start Harvoni 12 weeks; Treat naive
2/20 AST=29, ALT=24, VL=59
3/6 AST=29, ALT=25, VL<15
3/19 AST=24, ALT=22, VL=undet
4/3 AST=29, ALT=25, VL=undet
4/30 EOT, AST=22, ALT=20, VL=undet
5/29 EOT+4, AST=20, ALT=19, VL=undet SVR
7/24 EOT+12, AST=23, ALT=18, VL=undet SVR
10/16 EOT+24, AST=22, ALT=17, VL=undet SVR

Offline ricpark

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Re: New member
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2015, 05:14:29 am »
Thanks Bob, trying to read up on side effects of Ribavirin.
Rich
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Chronic 50 years
Geo 1A Stage 3
VL 17.5 mill
non-Hopkins lymphoma cancer
after 4 weeks
AST 87 now 29
ALT 128 now 27
VL now undetected
after 12 wks
VL  undetected

Offline Bituman

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Re: New member
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2015, 09:40:42 am »
Quote from: ricpark on April 08, 2015, 05:14:29 am
Thanks Bob, trying to read up on side effects of Ribavirin.
Rich

I can't comment on Riba. I've been lucky and not had to do it.  But you are chemo experienced, so I expect you will be able to deal with just about anything Rich. 

Bob
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Age = 59, male, infected likely 1975
DX 07/07 GT 1a
Biopsy 2007:  GR 1, stage 0, HAI = 2/18
Since 2007:  1.48 MM < VL < 11 MM, avg = 5.64 MM
IL28B=CT
1/26/15, AST=43, ALT=55, VL=3.59 MM
2/5 Start Harvoni 12 weeks; Treat naive
2/20 AST=29, ALT=24, VL=59
3/6 AST=29, ALT=25, VL<15
3/19 AST=24, ALT=22, VL=undet
4/3 AST=29, ALT=25, VL=undet
4/30 EOT, AST=22, ALT=20, VL=undet
5/29 EOT+4, AST=20, ALT=19, VL=undet SVR
7/24 EOT+12, AST=23, ALT=18, VL=undet SVR
10/16 EOT+24, AST=22, ALT=17, VL=undet SVR
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