--- In lonestarheppers@yahoogroups.com, "mary" <mary1187@...> wrote:
>
> --- In lonestarheppers@yahoogroups.com, blackdiamond_36
> <no_reply@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Well this is to let all of my Hepper friends know that doc and I
> had
> a
> > visit. I am showing signs of stage 2 which is not good. Because
of
> > this I will be going back on Peg with Riba for 4 years to see if
I
> can
> > slay the dragon. Because of this I will be doing more post of
> > information for Hcv patients her on Lone Star Heppers. Would
like
> to
> > know if any of you would like to get back to having chats again
in
> > hear 1 night out of the week. Looks forward to hearing from you
> all
> as
> > I draw my sword.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Blackdiamond
> >
> Blackdiamond good blessings to you. I hope you make it, keep the
> faith.
> Why four years,I thought 48 weeks was max.I am new to this site
and
> just looking for friends to chat with. Mary

Mary

This is what I was able to find out about why so long for tx. I did
ask questions and he had just got back from a Hcv conference dealing
with TX. What they are finding is that if a patient goes on tx for
for 6 months and is able to clear the virus. Then they move start
second round for 48 months which keep the virus from comming back.
Then after the 48 months it increases the the chance for genotypes
1a and 1b of them staying in remission to 46 %. Also they have found
that it starts to heal the damaged liver. Hopes that this is not to
technical.

Thanks
BD