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What Should Be The Treatment After Been Diagnosed With Hepatitis C?

i am looking for a hepatologists in portland. diagnosed with hep c 5 years ago and would appreciate a recommendation. i feel like i should be on a treatment program. i had a biopsy done 3 years ago and she said come back in 5 years or i could start some kind of treatment or wait. i believe she was an intern Katherine Black. shouldnt i be at least getting blood draws occassionally. what should i do ? I am 54 and scared. i dont want to wait for advanced stages. please help Sincerely,georgiana meeker age:54
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr. R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Tests should be done to know the genotype of hep C and the HCV RNA levels.
Treatment may be started with Peg Interferon and Ribavirin. Now a new drug has been approved by FDA which is called Sovaldi ( Sofusbuvir).

Tests should also be done to know whether any complication like cirrhosis or liver cancer has occured. An ultrasound/fibroscan and a serum alpha feto protein test should be done.

I hope that answers your question.
Regards.
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What Should Be The Treatment After Been Diagnosed With Hepatitis C?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr. R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Tests should be done to know the genotype of hep C and the HCV RNA levels. Treatment may be started with Peg Interferon and Ribavirin. Now a new drug has been approved by FDA which is called Sovaldi ( Sofusbuvir). Tests should also be done to know whether any complication like cirrhosis or liver cancer has occured. An ultrasound/fibroscan and a serum alpha feto protein test should be done. I hope that answers your question. Regards.