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incivek failed

I just received bad news.  I finished treatment with incivek in Jan. received 6 mo blood test, relapsed.  I was undetectable at wk 4, 12, and post tx.  I am just totally crushed.  I have no idea what to do next.  This was  much tougher to deal with than previous treatments.  I was so hopeful. I hope the rest of you get a better outcome.    
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2136167 tn?1374728651
Robert very very sorry, pls regroup soon and think about new ,better Tx's coming soon.Do not give up, you will cure next time ,as you write ,you can still aford to wait. Keep taking good care of yourself!
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2114467 tn?1358210256
So sorry to hear of your news. Stay strong Robert,as I hope a future newer tx will be available and successful for you. Sounds like your healthy lifestyle will work in your favor.
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I'm sorry to hear about your HCV returning. As a incivek treater myself I can only imagine how devastating this news was.

There is hope still, many new drugs and not far off. Take good care of yourself and please reach out if needed to help deal with your let down.


best wishes,
Laura
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I failed too but only after Incivek/Riba/Peg for 12 weeks.  I am so sorry for this.  But new drugs ARE on the way.

I suggest the Genosure test to determine if you have Resistant Associated Variants to Incivek.  It's a new test from LabCorp.

It will get better...
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I just want to cry.  Robert, I'm so sorry.  There are several of us on the forum that are within weeks of our 6 month follow-up.. myself included.  This is devastating news.. but, it is not the end.  Keep positive, new treatments are on the horizon.  
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You need to keep a positive attitude...I know you already know that.....
When your time comes, you'll pass with flying colors & you can turn that frown upside down gurl.
We are our own worse enemies...don't let anxiety get you....
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