Caring Ambassadors Program Releases Hepatitis C Choices, 4th Edition

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Caring Ambassadors Program Releases " Hepatitis C Choices, 4th Edition "

By: Marketwire .

Dec. 30, 2008 06:08 PM

VANCOUVER, WA -- (Marketwire) -- 12/30/08 -- The Caring Ambassadors Hepatitis C

Program is pleased to announce the publication of the 4th edition of " Hepatitis

C Choices, " a comprehensive book that addresses all aspects of hepatitis C and

its treatment. In accordance with its mission to provide state-of-the-art

information, Caring Ambassadors has sought out the most recent advancements on

the various aspects of the disease and included these updates in the newest

edition.

" We are extremely excited about the new chapters in the 4th edition that were

authored by nationally renowned experts, " said Lorren Sandt, Hepatitis C Program

Director. " We have added important new information on mental health, hepatitis C

in women and children, immunological research, and a number of other important

topics that affect the hepatitis C community. "

In 2009, there will be as many fatalities due to complications associated with

hepatitis C as there will be due to HIV/AIDS. " Hepatitis C Choices " is a

resource for hepatitis C patients to use in order to optimize wellness and to

avoid the damaging outcomes of hepatitis C that occur when infection is ignored.

" Hepatitis C Choices, 4th Edition " is available at www.HepCChallenge.org. The

book can be viewed or downloaded online free of charge, and hard copies of the

book can also be ordered online.

About Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne viral illness in the United

States. Chronic HCV ultimately leads to cirrhosis in 20% to 30% of those

infected, with 10% of those progressing to liver failure or liver cancer for

which liver transplantation is the only possible proven lifesaving measure

available. Over the past decade, the incidence of liver cancer has increased

greatly. There has been a 41% increase in new cases and a 35% increase in

deaths. Hepatitis C can be cured in approximately 50% of the people who are

eligible for treatment.

About the Caring Ambassadors Program

The CAP mission is to facilitate wellness for people living with long-term

disease through state-of-the-art information and awareness building. CAP is a

501©(3) nonprofit public charity, founded in 2001, and headquartered in

Vancouver, Washington. The Caring Ambassadors Hepatitis C Program is devoted

exclusively to meeting the needs of the hepatitis C community and committed to

improving the lives of people living with hepatitis C.

Contact:

Lorren Sandt

360-816-4186

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