Hepatitis C Treatment One Step at a Time: Inspiration and Practical Tips for Successful Treatment

Porter RN, Lucinda; Sylvestre MD, Diana [Foreword]

ISBN 10: 1936303523 / ISBN 13: 9781936303526

Published by Demos Health, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hepatitis C Treatment One Step at a Time: Inspiration and Practical Tips for Successful Treatment
• Publisher: Demos Health
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1936303523
• ISBN 13: 9781936303526
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: As New
• Weight: 12 ounces

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Synopsis

Hepatitis C Treatment One Step at a Time provides the practical advice and daily inspiration you need to help you successfully complete hepatitis C (HCV) treatment.

Deciding to undergo HCV antiviral therapy is one of the bravest and most important steps toward health youÌll ever make. As a nurse in the HCV field and a patient who underwent three courses of HCV therapy, Lucinda K. Porter understands how physically and emotionally challenging this experience can be.

In Hepatitis C Treatment One Step at a Time, she provides entries for each day of treatment, offering you a daily dose of relief, encouragement, and tips to help you stay on track. From dealing with fatigue and nausea to nosy co-workers and lab results, Porter shows you how to:

• Prepare mentally, physically, and financially
• Manage side effects
• Set up a support system
• Keep your spirits up
• Celebrate your strength and acknowledge your milestones
• Find additional help and up-to-date information with an extensive resources section

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About the Authors

Lucinda K. Porter, RN, is an advocate, nurse, health educator and patient devoted to increasing awareness about hepatitis C.

Diana L. Sylvestre, MD is co-author of Healing Hepatitis C