The number of people infected with the Hepatitis C virus has risen to a staggering 200 million worldwide, yet there is surprisingly little information available to the public about this silent epidemic. Cara Bruce and Lisa Montanarelli, both of whom live with Hepatitis C and have become experts on the condition, guide those newly diagnosed step-by-step through the first year following diagnosis. They provide crucial information about the nature of the disease, treatment options, diet, exercise, the myriad of emotional issues that accompany the diagnosis, and much more. The First Year--Hepatitis C will be an invaluable guide for everyone struggling to rebuild their lives after a Hepatitis C diagnosis.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Help for anyone newly diagnosed with Hep C:
For anyone newly diagnosed with Hep C the initial reaction can be one of shock and the result can be deep depression. This book helps to shed light on some of the common stages of accepting this disease.
helping patients, friends, and family:
Excellent book for patients. I would also suggest any patient, friend, or family alos read "Hepatitis C - through a patient's eyes", written by Suzy Smith, who went through the treatment, and wrote her book to help others with hep c get through the process with a positive outlook.
The First Year-Hepatitis C:
Although I think this is a good book to start with if you have recently been diagnosed, I find it lacking the depth I was looking for. It gives some great resources which is why I think it is a good book to start with, but at the same time, I would also suggest that you buy the following in addition to this. These are essential:"The Hepatitis C Helpbook"by Misha Ruth Cohen OMD and Robert G.Gish MD, "The Liver Cleansing Diet" by Dr Sandra Cabot, "Herbs for Hepatitis C and the Liver" by Stephen Harrod Buhner,... more info
Hepatitis C by Montanarelli et al.:
This is an excellent work for the layperson with very little knowledge about Hepatitis A,B, C or the more exotic strains. The authors describe a 6-7 week incubation period. Those persons exposed have a 75-80% chance of infection with the HCV virus and a 70% chance of developing the chronic form of the hepatitis virus. In addition, there is a 10-20% chance of developing the liver complication cirrhosis over a 20-30 year period and a 1-5% chance of dying from a chronic liver condition.... more info
