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Author Topic: I would like to see a movie or read a story about the events which led up to a cure for Hepatitis C  (Read 13289 times)

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Offline Camper

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  One of my favorite movies is the 1936 movie The Story Of Louis Pasteur. I would like to see a movie or read a story about the events which led up to a cure for Hepatitis C and who were involved. I think it is a very important event in history. I am sorry if I posted this in the wrong location. Would like to add Tuesday I have my last blood test 13 weeks after treatment hoping for the best, should get the results by Friday.
« Last Edit: October 10, 2015, 03:52:47 pm by Camper »

Offline Rosie13

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Hi Camper, yes it would make a good book or movie for sure. We all seem to moving in the right direction...you could make a profile on the forum to keep track of your milestones. I loved  adding " UNDETECTED" to my profile this weekend!
Labs August 15,2015
Genotype 1b
AST 112 U/L
ALT 181 U/L
HCV 192,000 IU/mL
Fibroscan F2-3
Started Harvoni Sept. 5, 2015
4wk. labs Oct. 2,2015
AST 21 U/L
ALT 27 U/L
HCV UNDETECTED!!
8wk. labs Nov.5,2015
AST 16 U/L
ALT 19 U/L
HCV UNDETECTED!!
12 wks.post tx.feb.11,2016
UNDETECTED!!!
24 wks. post tx. may 16,2016
UNDETECTED Fibroscan  F-0!!!!!

Offline Katie

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  One of my favorite movies is the 1936 movie The Story Of Louis Pasteur. I would like to see a movie or read a story about the events which led up to a cure for Hepatitis C and who were involved. I think it is a very important event in history. I am sorry if I posted this in the wrong location. Would like to add Tuesday I have my last blood test 13 weeks after treatment hoping for the best, should get the results by Friday.

Hi Camper. I thought you might enjoy this on the scientist who had the breakthrough in our treatment.  They told him it couldn't be done, and he did it.  I love Michael Sofia!

http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/a-better-treatment-for-hepatitis-c       

Katie
1 year post treatment blood work done and I am FREE!
GT 1a (4/1/2016)
Dx 2005
VL 2.6 million (fluctuated from 2-16 million during the 9 years)
Started Tx 12/4/2014 for 12 weeks
4 week blood work  Detected 59 IU/mL
EOT Detected <12 IU/mL
7.5 weeks post  Undetected
16 week post Undetected
24 WEEK POST UNDETECTED (I made it)
Waiting to feel good but feeling blessed!
12 month post treatment.  All blood work absolutely perfect! VL, as expected UNDETECTED!

Offline Camper

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   Thank you, Katie   Great story and would and should make a great documentary. I hope he has success in developing a cure for Hepatitis B. I am lost when it comes to computers but it would be great for someone to post a picture of Michael Sofia. Katie you could bake him a apple pie, I am sure he would love that!!   David
« Last Edit: October 10, 2015, 06:02:03 pm by Camper »

Offline elizabethfaraone

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  • happy and in love with Michael Sofia
Infected in 1987 in China when MD administered acupuncture with reused needle
Diagnosed 2001
Genotype 1a w/ Q80K polymorphism
Attempted treatment with Interferon/Ribavirin 2003 and stopped immediately
2014 fibroscan no fibrosis
2014 abdominal ultrasound normal
Found gastroenterologist to advocate for me upon Harvoni approval by FDA
Began treatment w/ Harvoni December 2014
Undetected at four weeks
Completed 12 week treatment February 2015
Blood tests normal
ElizabethFaraone@yahoo.com

Offline Camper

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Elizabethfaraone, thank you for the link I just noticed it and enjoyed watching the video. His achievements have changed many peoples lives in giving them a second chance to live a new life.

 


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