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Just diagnosed. Have a CT scan and sigmoid and endoscopy next week. I have no idea what questions to ask. Any suggestions?
Hello Jewels, welcome to the forum, this is a great place with a lot of supportive caring people.
Uncle has given you the perfect questions to ask. He did a very good job. Others will probably join in though it is early Saturday so be patient.
As far as I know a liver biopsy is still the gold test for seeing how damaged your liver is. If it it not too damaged you can wait for the new treatments, if it is damaged then you would need to discuss which tx's are good for you in your situation
If I were in your situation I would do a lot of searching and reading on your condition. When I was first diagnosed I had a co worker who had had for 15 years. I thought I knew everything, I knew nothing. 4 years later I am still learning.
Take care
Dee
Uncle has given you the perfect questions to ask. He did a very good job. Others will probably join in though it is early Saturday so be patient.
As far as I know a liver biopsy is still the gold test for seeing how damaged your liver is. If it it not too damaged you can wait for the new treatments, if it is damaged then you would need to discuss which tx's are good for you in your situation
If I were in your situation I would do a lot of searching and reading on your condition. When I was first diagnosed I had a co worker who had had for 15 years. I thought I knew everything, I knew nothing. 4 years later I am still learning.
Take care
Dee
hi jewels and welcome to the forum. i used google and came up with this list:
About Treatment
Do I need to start treatment?
What is my genotype and how can it affect my treatment outcome?
What is my viral load and how can it affect my treatment outcome?
What kind of treatment should I receive?
How long will treatment last?
Do I have any other conditions that will complicate treatment?
Should I be tested for hepatitis A and B?
Do I need a liver biopsy?
What medications should I avoid while I am on treatment?
What precautions do I need to take while I am on treatment?
How often will I have doctor appointments?
What tests will I need to take?
How will treatment affect my daily life? Will treatment affect my ability to work?
What side effects will I have?
Are there any long-term risks from treatment?
About Your Diagnosis
How much experience do you have treating patients with hepatitis C?
Are there certain daily habits I should change in order to help me stay healthy?
Do I need to make any changes to my diet?
Do I need to get vaccinations for other types of hepatitis?
How much exercise should I aim for?
How will I know whether I should start taking hepatitis C drugs?
How can I protect others from getting infected with hepatitis C?
Who do I need to tell that I have hepatitis C?
What tests will you perform to find out more about my health and how hepatitis C is affecting me?
it's a start. good luck
About Treatment
Do I need to start treatment?
What is my genotype and how can it affect my treatment outcome?
What is my viral load and how can it affect my treatment outcome?
What kind of treatment should I receive?
How long will treatment last?
Do I have any other conditions that will complicate treatment?
Should I be tested for hepatitis A and B?
Do I need a liver biopsy?
What medications should I avoid while I am on treatment?
What precautions do I need to take while I am on treatment?
How often will I have doctor appointments?
What tests will I need to take?
How will treatment affect my daily life? Will treatment affect my ability to work?
What side effects will I have?
Are there any long-term risks from treatment?
About Your Diagnosis
How much experience do you have treating patients with hepatitis C?
Are there certain daily habits I should change in order to help me stay healthy?
Do I need to make any changes to my diet?
Do I need to get vaccinations for other types of hepatitis?
How much exercise should I aim for?
How will I know whether I should start taking hepatitis C drugs?
How can I protect others from getting infected with hepatitis C?
Who do I need to tell that I have hepatitis C?
What tests will you perform to find out more about my health and how hepatitis C is affecting me?
it's a start. good luck
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