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My mom has hep c and doesn't want to go through treatment again how bad will this harm her life? can she work?
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Risk vs. benefit: Standard treatment for hepatitis c has been with peginterferon and ribavirin. Response rates varied depending on the type of hep c virus (called genotype). There are new medications boceprevir and telaprevir which have improved response to treatment. The decision to undergo treatment again depends on a risk vs benefit discussion between your mom and her doctor. Try to be supportive. She needs you.
Answered 9/2/2013
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