Cleared of hepatitis C – Jo's Story

November 9th. 2020, 4:11am

Jo lived with hepatitis C for 36 years. After going through three bouts of the old treatments, with no success she was sure that she would never be cured. Last year, she started treatment with the new hepatitis C medications. After just 12 weeks of treatment, she was cleared of hepatitis C.

To skip to particular questions, use the guide below:

Q: How long ago is it since you were first diagnosed with hep C? – 0:16
Q: Did you go straight for treatment when you were diagnosed? – 0:34
Q: How were the old treatments for you? – 1:03
Q: When did you start the new treatments? – 2:33
Q: How did you find those, by comparison? – 2:44
Q: Were there any side effects? – 3:17
Q: Were you cleared of hep C? – 3:44
Q: How did that feel? – 4:26
Q: How has your life changed? – 6:57
Q: What advice would you give to someone thinking about treatment? – 9:11
Q: Final thoughts? – 9:58

This is an interview with Jo, hosted by Elinor, a member of staff at Hepatitis Queensland.

For more information on viral hepatitis, visit our website: www.hepqld.asn.au.

For confidential information and support, call our FREE infoline on 1800 HEP ABC (1800 437 222)
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