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Caring Ambassadors Program Releases "Hepatitis C Choices, 4th Edition"

updated 6:07 p.m. ET, Tues., Dec. 30, 2008
VANCOUVER, WA - The Caring Ambassadors Hepatitis C Program is pleased to
announce the publication of the 4th edition of "Hepatitis C Choices," a
comprehensive book that addresses all aspects of hepatitis C and its treatment.
In accordance with its mission to provide state-of-the-art information, Caring
Ambassadors has sought out the most recent advancements on the various aspects
of the disease and included these updates in the newest edition.
"We are extremely excited about the new chapters in the 4th edition that were
authored by nationally renowned experts," said Lorren Sandt, Hepatitis C Program
Director. "We have added important new information on mental health, hepatitis C
in women and children, immunological research, and a number of other important
topics that affect the hepatitis C community."
In 2009, there will be as many fatalities due to complications associated with
hepatitis C as there will be due to HIV/AIDS. "Hepatitis C Choices" is a
resource for hepatitis C patients to use in order to optimize wellness and to
avoid the damaging outcomes of hepatitis C that occur when infection is ignored.
"Hepatitis C Choices, 4th Edition" is available at www.HepCChallenge.org. The
book can be viewed or downloaded online free of charge, and hard copies of the
book can also be ordered online.

About Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne viral illness in the United
States. Chronic HCV ultimately leads to cirrhosis in 20% to 30% of those
infected, with 10% of those progressing to liver failure or liver cancer for
which liver transplantation is the only possible proven lifesaving measure
available. Over the past decade, the incidence of liver cancer has increased
greatly. There has been a 41% increase in new cases and a 35% increase in
deaths. Hepatitis C can be cured in approximately 50% of the people who are
eligible for treatment.
About the Caring Ambassadors Program
The CAP mission is to facilitate wellness for people living with long-term
disease through state-of-the-art information and awareness building. CAP is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, founded in 2001, and headquartered in
Vancouver, Washington. The Caring Ambassadors Hepatitis C Program is devoted
exclusively to meeting the needs of the hepatitis C community and committed to
improving the lives of people living with hepatitis C.

Contact:
Lorren Sandt
360-816-4186
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