Hepatitis C Treatment One Step at a Time (Paperback)

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Paperback. 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 youall 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" Hepatitis C is the most common blood-borne virus in the US. Writing from both a medical and personal viewpoint, the author uses her experience as a Stanford nurse in the HCV field, a patient who was treated twice for HCV, and long-time HCV writer to coach readers through the rigors of treatment - one step at a time. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de ref. del artículo 9781936303526

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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