Well folks I got a call from my GI doctor this morning, . <P>Seems that after 2 years of interferon treatments and several months of being in remission with Hep. C , it has returned. .<P>So now I'm faced with choices, 1) I can have a liver biopsy (which they do while you are awake you can follow thier directions) and if the damage to the liver has not passed a certian point go through another round of interferon (which makes you feel like hades) AND a second drug, an anti-viral. Or 2) I can do nothing. <P>I am afraid , friends. Very afraid. There are no guarentees even with this second round of treatment. <P>Please pray for me, and pray I will make the right decision on this.<P>------------------<BR>Just call me - Deb<BR>------------------------<BR>The only day I can do anything about is today, yesterday is gone, tomorrow is not yet mine.<P>

Oh Deb,<P>I am so sorry to hear this.<P>What are you leaning towards?<P>Don't be afraid.....heck, you've been through so much - we can help you through this treatment again!!!<P>I remember all your pain from the treatments....just thinking of doing it all again has to make you want to scream or crawl into a ball.....<P>We are right here with you to face this head on.....I wish I could take it away.<P>I love you, Deb!!! Mike loves you, so many here love you and most of all:<P>GOD loves you.....Pray for His guidance and you can't go wrong.<P>I set out a special candle for your health and will light it each day and say my special healing prayers.<P>Prayers, Strength and BIG HUGS to you - dear friend,<P>Sheba<P>PS - Don't forget....if you go for the biopsy - NO PANTIES!!!! (wink-wink!!)<BR>

Deb,<P>Hep C is a major focus of several pharmaceutical companies, so the hopes are that there will be better treatments available, although it does appear to be a tougher nut to crack than HIV has been.<P>I know that Vertex Pharmaceuticals has seen success in trials with an novel treatment: an article is <A HREF="http://www2.marketwatch.com/quotes/articles.asp?nx=++36472.6673611111+821477&articleid=821477&date=&symb=VRTX&sid=7853&source=htx/http2_mw" TARGET=_blank>here</A>. I'd advise you to talk to a real doctor (or two or three) about your options.<P>{{{{{{{Deb}}}}}}}

HI Deb,<BR>Oh i am so sorry to read this. <BR>Have the biopsy so you know where you stand? That is what I would do. I always want to have all the info, know it all! ((That is why the affair stuff got so out of control?!))<BR>Once the info is there, you can explore all the options.<BR>New website to help you<BR>clinicaltrials.gov<BR>The list of trials is pretty comprehensive. <BR>There are a few centers working with partial transplants and other therapies for hep c. <BR>Lots of hugs and prayers. If I can help, just let me know. ((((hugs))))

Thanks everybody. I have looked at several sites today, I even found one with a support message board.<P>Right now I need a nap and a good cry, but I shall return !<P>I really thought this thing was beaten. Ah well I have only lost the battle, <B> NOT </B> the war ! <P>------------------<BR>Just call me - Deb<BR>------------------------<BR>The only day I can do anything about is today, yesterday is gone, tomorrow is not yet mine.<P>

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Deb}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}<P>Lord, place your loving, comforting, healing hand on Deb as she faces another trial. Surround her with loved ones and bright, shining angels.<P>------------------<BR>Lor<BR>"Let love be genuine...hold fast to what is good; love one another." Rom 12:9-10

{{{{{{{{{Deb}}}}}}}},<P>You have me praying for you too!<P> <P>Jim

Deb,<P>I'm so sorry to read this. I'll be praying for you...

Hi Deb, I'm so sorry to read the news.Just what you needed, right? It seems that when we start breathing a bit easier something else comes up.<P>DO get all the info you can find .<BR> I'll be looking for your next post.<BR>A big hug<BR>Kat<P>

Hi Deb,<P>Sorry you have to go through this again. I am not familiar at all with Hep C. I will keep you in my prayers. <P>{{{{{{{{{{{{{deb}}}}}}}}}}}}

All righty then, you guys are so great !<P>Pity partys done now, I talked to Mike, and my Mom told them what is going on.<P>I have decided to have the biopsy (yuck , ewwwwww, ouch , and all that) and go ahead with the new treatment.<P>Thank you all for your prayers. I will be needing them.<P>I have found several sites on this "dragon" as some folks on another board dealing with Hep C call this. Well if this is a dragon, I know someone who can deal with it ! His name is Jesus and he beat the biggest dragon of them all. And He's on my side. With Him and friends like y'all I can't lose. Remind me of that if I slip down ok.<P>Onward and upward ! The battle is already won ! (I do love Keith Green songs !) <P>------------------<BR>Just call me - Deb<BR>------------------------<BR>The only day I can do anything about is today, yesterday is gone, tomorrow is not yet mine.<P>

Deb,<P>I know how serious this is...I do not think I could just do nothing. I would want to know where I was at in the process..but only you can know whats best for you.<P>We can offer all of our love and prayers and you certainly have those from me. Keep posting both here and the other site for support.<P>All my love and prayers!!<P>J W<P><BR>J W

Deb,<BR>MONDO HUG!!!!!!!!<P>And the prayers are flying HIGH!!!!!<P>------------------<BR><B><I>God Bless,<BR>Rob</I></B><BR> regilmor@swbell.net

<B>{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{DEB}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}</B><P>I'm sorry to hear that your dragon has returned. I'm glad you are going to go forward with the treatments. I will say extra special prayers for you. <P>Gotta go.... my keyboard is getting soggy.<P>Love, Thougths & Prayers,<BR>Dawnetta<P>------------------<BR>There are deep sorrows and killing cares in life, but the encouragement and love of friends were given us to make all difficulties bearable. <BR>-- John Oliver Holmes<P>The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference.<BR>-- Elie Wiesel<P><BR>

Hi guys, I'm sorry it has taken so long for me to get back to this, but I have spent the weekend educating myself on this disease. <P>My doc will hate me when I see him May 16th, I will have a whole book of questions for him, as well as a few suggestions.<P>I want to thank all of you for caring, you each touched my heart.<P>I tried replying indivually to y'all but kept having tears run down my face when i did, you guys overwhem me with your love and caring sometimes.<P>------------------<BR>Just call me - Deb<BR>------------------------<BR>The only day I can do anything about is today, yesterday is gone, tomorrow is not yet mine.<P>

{{{{{{{{{{{{{Deb}}}}}}}}}}}}}<P>I missed the beginning, but good decision. You CAN fight this, you know that.<P>I'm lighting a special candle for you now...and you know we'll both be praying for you.<P>Love you,<P>Lori