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Stories

Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

If you are looking for support regarding your own journey with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C, you can contact the National Hepatitis Infoline on 1800 437 222 or email your local hepatitis organisation.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. 

Howard's story

Howard's story

"I have got my life back! After more than 15 years of hell, all it took was two pills a day for three months" Read more

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Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

If you are looking for support regarding your own journey with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C, you can contact the National Hepatitis Infoline on 1800 437 222 or email your local hepatitis organisation.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. 

Published: 11th December, 2018

Updated: 10th March, 2022

Jack's story

Jack's story

I was relishing in knowing that I had gotten rid of an infection that could cause liver cancer Read more

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Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

If you are looking for support regarding your own journey with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C, you can contact the National Hepatitis Infoline on 1800 437 222 or email your local hepatitis organisation.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. 

Published: 11th December, 2018

Updated: 10th March, 2022

Pam's story

Pam's story

I had been living with the virus for around twenty years, but this was the first I knew of it. Read more

Posted to: Stories

Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

If you are looking for support regarding your own journey with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C, you can contact the National Hepatitis Infoline on 1800 437 222 or email your local hepatitis organisation.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. 

Published: 11th December, 2018

Updated: 10th March, 2022

Thomas' Story

Thomas' Story

"I have made the decision to stand up to the hep B virus, and speak up" Read more

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Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

If you are looking for support regarding your own journey with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C, you can contact the National Hepatitis Infoline on 1800 437 222 or email your local hepatitis organisation.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. 

Published: 27th October, 2019

Updated: 10th March, 2022

Jane's story

Jane's story

Since clearing the virus in 2016, my health has been on the whole very good. Read more

Posted to: Stories

Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

If you are looking for support regarding your own journey with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C, you can contact the National Hepatitis Infoline on 1800 437 222 or email your local hepatitis organisation.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. 

Published: 24th April, 2020

Updated: 10th March, 2022

Sidney's story

Sidney's story

"I feel very privileged that my health has been looked after by the very best healthcare systems and specialists." Sidney shares her story of living with hep B Read more

Posted to: Stories

Below is a selection of personal stories from people in Australia who been affected by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  They discuss the challenges they have faced, what they have learned on their journey and, for some, the joy of being cured of hepatitis C.

If you are looking for support regarding your own journey with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C, you can contact the National Hepatitis Infoline on 1800 437 222 or email your local hepatitis organisation.

We encourage you to read and also respect these personal and brave stories. 

Published: 24th June, 2020

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