Treatment Now vs Later

Once inside your body, the hepatitis C virus spreads quickly. The longer the virus is in your body, the more it damages your liver. Unless your body fights the infection on its own, which occurs in approximately 15% of patients, it is important for you to be treated as soon as possible.

The Sooner, the Better. The amount of virus in your body, and the amount of damage to your liver, will help your doctor determine if treatment is right for you. You may want to watch other patients talk about their decision to pursue treatment.

Treatment Timing is Very Important. Treatment can slow chronic hepatitis C by reducing the amount of virus in your body and slowing the damage to your liver. Although treatment doesn't work for everyone, it is very important that you find out immediately if you should get treatment. The timing of your treatment can greatly affect your chances of benefiting from it. Get more information on how hepatitis C is treated.

Why Shouldn't I be Treated? If your doctor recommends that you not be treated, find out why he or she thinks it wouldn't work for you. Ask whether treatment may be necessary in the future, if your condition changes.

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