Add me to the class of 2009.
Genotype 1b
24 weeks of interferon/ribavirin; first 12 with Telaprevir
still undetectable a full year post-treatment
GT 3a
diagnosed may 2007
began 24 weeks TX oct 07 (pegintron & Riba)
6 months SVR oct 08
12 months SVR April 09 DR says cured.
Just found out my daughter in law has been diagnosed. She will have biopsy Jan 6. She is scared, and I am trying to keep her feet on the ground. She knows I have beat this monster, and she is a very strong woman. Pray for her.
Genotype 1A
Diagnosed 1995
Treated first time 48 weeks, May 2008 to April 2009
SOC (Pegasys and ribavirin)
SVR
No physical post-tx side effects, except for raised cholesterol
My hepatologist called it "cured" when I saw him this week! I asked him why "cured" and he explained his change of opinion with lots of stuff I only half heard because I was so happy. This from a very experienced, conference-addicted hepa who, before this, always hesitated to use the "cure" word!
Kewl...............
Congrats to all who SVR'd and future success to those who, with patience and time, will SVR. My thoughts are with you.
Happy holidays to all.
geno 1b , A3 , F3 , VL 200 000
tx 48 wk ,peg + rib , EOT april 2009
SVRRRRR !!!!!!!!!!!!
Great news just in time to "Have the Happiest of the Holiday Season"!
Got it in the mail today. SVR Woooooooo-hoooooooooooooooo! When I read it to my husband he cried and so did I. Tears of joy! It's over!
Genotype 1b
Stage1, Grade 2
Tx 6 months with Telaprevir
genotype 3
treated 24 weeks
4 months post neg
Genotype 1b
Stage 2 / Grade 2
Treated for 24 wks, Telaprevir trial
RVR at week 4
12 weeks Telaprevir with combo of Peg and Riba + 12 weeks Peg and Riba only
SVR 24 wks post
Congrats to all!!!
YEAAAHHHHHH BBBAAAABBBBYYY SVR!!!!!!!!
Diagnosed April 16, 2008 GT 1a
VL 5,280,000
BX November 18, 2008 Stage 2 \ Grade 2
Started treatment Jan 13, 2009 in the Vertex trial with Telaprevir & SOC
Got the call today 6 months post TX UND SVR!!!!!! OOOOO YEEAAHHHH
This made my day!!!!!!!!!! and yours!!
Wishing you well my friend!
Hope your wearing out the red shoes!
Yaaaaahooooooo Izzy! Fantastic. Well done girlfriend!
I had no doubt im my mind you would slay the dragon.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX WAY TO GO XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Democritus, (460?-370? BC)
Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold, the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.
Just heard......SVR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Geno 1a
Stage 1/Grade 0
VL 919,000
Tx 48 weeks in Vertex trial (the one with the placebo arm...(I think) I got the placebo)
Riba 1000 mg throughout
180 peg...dose reduction to 135 weeks 7 for about 6 weeks. ( i prob did closer to 150 those weeks, tho)
Light sx throughout tx. (fatigue, itchy, scritchy and bit@hy)
Lost no weight (gained 10 lbs)
Lost mininal hair
Cannot thank y'all enough. My BADSS, my study buddies, my friends, my life line in the storm.
YYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bad Az Dragon Slayer.....ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Another win for our team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love y'all Love y'all Love y'all!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Isobella
Genotype 1a
Treated 48 weeks Blinded Telaprevir study.
6 month test UND.12/15/09
Barb=]
I just began treatment on Friday 12/11, just tired, so far good. I hope to be a part of the early 2010 class,, wish me luck!
fashion
Geno 2b
Stage 3/3
treated 24 weeks co-peg
Rapid responder
6 months post 11/17/09 UDT
Genotype 1a/1b
Diagnosed in 2006, guess I've carried this for 22+ years based on risk factors
Stage1, Grade 1
Starting v/l 2.1mil
Started treatment on Feb. 29/2008 in R1626 PhaseIIb trial, polymerase inhibitor
Trial was stopped prematurely for all participants everywhere due to adverse effects on the immune system, for me it was at 34 weeks in Oct 2008.
SVR anyway in April 2009!! Nod to my trial compadres who did not fare so well.
No remaining side effects, left with Hashimoto's hypothyroid that developed while on treatment - permanent, daily synthroid, manageable.
Trish
Genotype 3
Treated 27 weeks
SVR September 2009 (9 months post)
The sample turned up after all, 4 wks after visit.
Geno 1b, VL 125,00, biopsy 3/4
Cleared on SOC, followed by 24 wks Boceprevir in SPRINT-2
Began TX Nov. 16, 2008, SVR Nov. 18, 2009
Last New Year's stunk; looking forward to a new start this year.
Knew it would feel nice to post on this list. So many of us!
Geno 3A, First tx 24 weeks 1994-5 - relapsed (monotherapy 3 x weekly).
Second tx July 08, RVR at 4 weeks, 24 weeks Peg & 1000 riba. Finished Xmas Eve :-)
SVR June 2009; still pinching myself!
geno 3 treated 24 week SVR The Dragon is dead
As of this morning I can join the happy throng around another slain dragon! Received an email with my 6 month post EOT pcr with the beautiful words UNDETECTABLE!
Genotype 1b
Stage 2 Grade 2
Starting VL of 1,200,000
48 weeks Tx in Telaprivir Trial
Thanks to everyone for sharing, caring and praying.
Once again, late to the party! Haven't been around much....
Geno 1b
Treated for 24 wks, Telaprevir trial
SVR Sept 2009 (24 wks post)
Thank you my friend! Hugs, Marcia