Hepatitis C Treatment One Step at a Time

ISBN-13: 9781936303526 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 248 str.

Lucinda K. Porter

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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 you'll 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