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Talking to your doctor about hepatitis C

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Population Perspective: Racial & Ethnic Disparities in Hepatitis C
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Population Perspective: Racial & Ethnic Disparities in Hepatitis C

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Vital Voices: BIPOC with Hepatitis C
Steps to diagnosing and getting treatment for Hep C
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Steps to diagnosing and getting treatment for Hep C

Learn what to expect during and after hep C screening and how to decide on a treatment plan.

How to emotionally support someone with hep C
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How to emotionally support someone with hep C

Learn simple and appreciated ways to help someone cope with hepatitis C.

Symptoms & Treatment

Hep C treatment side effects are typically mild
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Hep C treatment side effects are typically mild

Learn what to expect and what to discuss with your healthcare provider.

Factors to consider when choosing a hep C treatment
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Factors to consider when choosing a hep C treatment

Here’s what you and your healthcare provider need to consider when choosing a medication to treat hep C.

Can drug use affect your Hep C treatment?
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Can drug use affect your Hep C treatment?

Despite the stigma, direct-acting antiviral medications are effective at curing hepatitis C among people who use drugs.

5 strategies for sticking to a hepatitis C treatment plan
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5 strategies for sticking to a hepatitis C treatment plan

Give yourself the best chance of a cure by following through on your treatment.

Personal Stories

My story, my diagnosis: William's story
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My story, my diagnosis: William's story

Learn what this father and hepatitis C survivor has overcome.

My story, my diagnosis: Toni's story
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My story, my diagnosis: Toni's story

Learn how this mother overcame the disease.

Resources

Hep C treatment for people insured through Medicaid
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Hep C treatment for people insured through Medicaid

A look at some of the challenges people insured through Medicaid may face when seeking treatment for hep C.

Hep C: give yourself the best chance of being cured
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Hep C: give yourself the best chance of being cured

Follow these strategies to give yourself the best chance of success with hep C treatment.

How to fight an insurance claim denial
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How to fight an insurance claim denial

Try these strategies if your insurance company denies coverage for treatment.

Living with Hep C

Treating Hep C: being honest about recreational drug use
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Treating Hep C: being honest about recreational drug use

How drug and alcohol use may interfere with getting cured of hep C.

Organizing your Hep C paperwork
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Organizing your Hep C paperwork

Tips for organizing information about your diagnosis, insurance, prescriptions, and more.

5 ways to be proactive against Hep C stigma
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5 ways to be proactive against Hep C stigma

How to overcome the judgement, embarrassment, guilt, and other negative emotions that too often accompany hep C.

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