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Unlike hepatitis A & B
there is no vaccine for hepatitis C.
Personal Stories
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Treatment, life, Hep C and Me. Twelve stories of personal experience with hepatitis treatment.
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Roger's Story
It was the mid eighties, and registered nurse Roger wasn’t feeling particularly well. Erring on the side of caution, he decided to go for a routine blood test to find out what might be causing his mild flu-like symptoms.
A Tribute to Audrey Lamb
On Thursday 6th March 2008 we lost a true champion of the hepatitis community in Australia. Audrey Lamb, founding President and Life Member of the Hepatitis C Council of NSW and recent recipient of the Order of the Medal of Australia for her work on behalf of the communities in Australia affected by hepatitis C. Her wisdom, passion and vision shaped the nature of the hepatitis community sector.
Observe the Changes
Thirteen years before the Doctor said to me, “Go home and get your affairs in order because there is nothing further we can do for you”, I was already aware that a problem existed.
Always a Hepper
I grew up in a very dysfunctional family. Both my parents were health professionals and were unable to deal with emotional issues. I developed asthma as a young child. When I was sick my parents medicated me and nursed me. My asthma became a vehicle for getting my needs met. Once I started school, I was left to manage my medications on my own. In retrospect, this set up a pattern of self medicating for emotional issues.
Anna's Story
My name is Anna. I live in western Sydney. I am 62 years old. I work in a legal firm. I started injecting drugs in about 1969. At first it was amphetamines, then anything I could crush up and inject. I've injected mescaline and LSD, tranquilisers and speed. In my stupidity, I thought that if you couldn't shoot up a drug it wasn't worth doing.
