Hello:
This month’s HCV Advocate
newsletter offers a wealth of information about many aspects of
hepatitis C. We sincerely hope that you will take advantage of the
information in the newsletter and other postings this month. As it is
often said (and true): KNOWLEDGE = POWER.
Enjoy,
Alan
In This Issue:
2. HBV Journal Review by Christine Kukka —In this month's column Chris reviews the following studies that will help you understand the complexities of hepatitis B:
3. John's Story: "Lemons to Lemonade"! John relates his story and how the diagnosis and treatment changed his life in this inspiring story of overcoming the odds. Click Here. 4. Affordable Care Act (ACA): Exchanges Prepare to Open The Health Exchange marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act are being set up now. This is where you will be able to purchase health insurance regardless of your medical condition or health history. By Jacques Chambers, CLU. Click Here. 5. Updated HCV Training Workshop Schedule!
6. Clinical Trials Postings: Updated—August 12! Be sure to check out the latest clinical trial postings at the HCV Advocate News & Pipeline Blog. Just click on the links to the Drug Companies at the top and to see which drugs are in trials right now, where the trials are, and how to register for one.
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Don’t forget that there is help as
close as a phone call – the 877-HELP-4-HEP line (877-435-7443) is
available 9:00am to 7:00pm Eastern Time. For more information about
the services they offer either call or visit their Website at www.help4hep.org
The helpline is run by The Support Partnership: a group of
non-profits working together to help people affected by hepatitis C.
7. Top News (Blog) from the HCV Advocate News & Pipeline Blog includes:
Liver Cancer Due to Chronic Inflammation: Tumor Growth Follows Programmed Cell Death (Apoptosis)
Aug 30
and much, much more…..
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Sincerely,
Alan
Alan Franciscus
Executive Director, Hepatitis C Support Project Editor-in-Chief, HCV Advocate www.hcvadvocate.org Editor-in-Chief, HBV Advocate www.hbvadvocate.org |
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