Liver Awareness Month

Joy Comes from Pain

October 28, 2012

Elie Wiesel said, ”Whoever survives a test, whatever it may be, must tell the story. That is his duty.” Wiesel was a Holocaust survivor and an amazing story-teller. His words inspired me to write my story. *** This truth never fails me—joy comes from pain. Because of this, I never give up when times are hard because I don’t [...]

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A Message of Freedom

October 25, 2012

In observance of October’s Liver Awareness month, I am sharing stories from the front lines of those who are working to raise awareness around hepatitis C issues, and are changing the future.  Kevin Maloney contracted hepatitis C, genotype 1a, went through treatment and came out the other side, free and clear of hepatitis C. Although he is [...]

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A Message of Faith

October 22, 2012

The next guest blogger for this liver awareness month series is Shellie Berry. Her blog is, Defeating Hep C: A Minority Voice in the Battle of Hepatitis C. In 1987 at the age of 12, Shellie contracted HCV genotype 1a via a blood transfusion during chemotherapy treatment for leukemia (acute myelocytic leukemia). This year she began triple therapy, [...]

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A Message of Determination and Victory

October 16, 2012

Alan Franciscus is my longest and dearest friend in the hepatitis C community. We met fifteen years ago and he is my mentor, brother, and hero. Alan founded the Hepatitis C Support Project and the HCV Advocate. He is a testimony to the power of what someone can do after answering “yes” to a deep [...]

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A Message of Love

October 4, 2012

The first guest blogger for Liver Awareness Month is Dan Palmer. Dan is a musician and has done much to increase awareness around hepatitis C and liver transplantation.  I was introduced to him after someone sent me a copy of Dan’s song, Lactulose Is My Friend. He has a powerful message of hope. Hello Friends – My name [...]

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Hepatitis C and Liver Awareness Month

October 1, 2012

Those living with hepatitis C and anyone with a liver, take note: October is Liver Awareness Month. Although these awareness campaigns target many worthy causes, the liver is especially deserving of this attention. This silent, non-complaining organ is the largest internal organ in the body. Shaped like a rounded triangle, the liver is under the rib [...]

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