Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Unfortunately yes, that is the way this disease progresses WHEN YOU HAVE A DOCTOR WHO DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HE'S DOING. Back in the early 90's they had no idea how to really treat Hepatitis C and that's why so many died from it. Once you get into cirrhosis, the chances of treatment helping get slimmer. 17 years later they don't have much more in the way of treatment, but they have learned that change of lifestyle, careful monitoring and continual lab checks along with biopsies, most people can live with this disease. I'm so sorry your dad suffered so much. If his doctor had the information then that they actually have now, his situation may not have occured. It doesn't sound to me like he did have careful monitoring. With transplants being difficult to receive, due in part to such a low amount of livers available, 17 yrs ago many people were sicker. Most of those who die from this disease now die from it because they have discovered the disease too late when all the liver damage has already been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Unfortunately yes, that is the way this disease progresses WHEN YOU HAVE A DOCTOR WHO DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HE'S DOING. Back in the early 90's they had no idea how to really treat Hepatitis C and that's why so many died from it. Once you get into cirrhosis, the chances of treatment helping get slimmer. 17 years later they don't have much more in the way of treatment, but they have learned that change of lifestyle, careful monitoring and continual lab checks along with biopsies, most people can live with this disease. I'm so sorry your dad suffered so much. If his doctor had the information then that they actually have now, his situation may not have occured. It doesn't sound to me like he did have careful monitoring. With transplants being difficult to receive, due in part to such a low amount of livers available, 17 yrs ago many people were sicker. Most of those who die from this disease now die from it because they have discovered the disease too late when all the liver damage has already been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Unfortunately yes, that is the way this disease progresses WHEN YOU HAVE A DOCTOR WHO DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HE'S DOING. Back in the early 90's they had no idea how to really treat Hepatitis C and that's why so many died from it. Once you get into cirrhosis, the chances of treatment helping get slimmer. 17 years later they don't have much more in the way of treatment, but they have learned that change of lifestyle, careful monitoring and continual lab checks along with biopsies, most people can live with this disease. I'm so sorry your dad suffered so much. If his doctor had the information then that they actually have now, his situation may not have occured. It doesn't sound to me like he did have careful monitoring. With transplants being difficult to receive, due in part to such a low amount of livers available, 17 yrs ago many people were sicker. Most of those who die from this disease now die from it because they have discovered the disease too late when all the liver damage has already been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Unfortunately yes, that is the way this disease progresses WHEN YOU HAVE A DOCTOR WHO DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HE'S DOING. Back in the early 90's they had no idea how to really treat Hepatitis C and that's why so many died from it. Once you get into cirrhosis, the chances of treatment helping get slimmer. 17 years later they don't have much more in the way of treatment, but they have learned that change of lifestyle, careful monitoring and continual lab checks along with biopsies, most people can live with this disease. I'm so sorry your dad suffered so much. If his doctor had the information then that they actually have now, his situation may not have occured. It doesn't sound to me like he did have careful monitoring. With transplants being difficult to receive, due in part to such a low amount of livers available, 17 yrs ago many people were sicker. Most of those who die from this disease now die from it because they have discovered the disease too late when all the liver damage has already been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.