Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization is a mouthful! I like the nickname TACE. I think of a taser – like that gun the police chase unruly people with? Seriously, I learned quite a bit about the procedure and my TACE for Liver
Liver Cancer after Hepatitis C Treatment is not the norm, but it is a threat to those of us who have severe liver damage. Reading about Heptacellular Carcinoma, or HCC, and Hepatitis C can take your mind in a couple
25 Best things to do for HCC Liver Cancer I wanted to share my personal list of the 25 Best things to do for HCC Liver Cancer. Ever since being diagnosed with Hepatocellular liver cancer from end stage cirrhosis my life has
Ascites Cause Symptoms and Treatment The first time I heard the word ascites after my diagnosis, I had to google it. A lot of new words were coming at me and this one is easy to remember because I know
Unforgiveness and Your Health I’ve had the chance to think about unforgiveness and health. Yes, a relationship was bumpy, and I found myself harboring hurt feelings. We all know about the connection with negative emotions and heart disease. Ex: Anger makes
Get Real with Expectations I have been dealing with some unrealistic expectations lately. We can all benefit from looking at the mental images that we hold up for ourselves in every area of our lives. What happens when we hold up expectations?
The Ins and Outs of Life Let’s face it: When life gets messy with Hepatitis C , Cirrhosis, or any illness – it’s complicated. I am not talking about the medication for treatment, or the diet restrictions. I am talking
Dreaming of a Future without Heroin, Hepatitis C and with Hope is another piece by Jennifer, a former heroin addict and activist for recovery. Her life has been transformed right before my eyes. Her achingly honest words are spoken with
Hepatic Encephalopathy a Hep C and Cirrhosis Nightmare – Hepatic Encephalopathy – I am going to tell you now that I hate those 2 words. Honestly, they scare the dog water out of me. My own life before I found
Many people discover that they have eye and vision problems with Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis. I write this from a Baby Boomers perspective. Although I completed 43 weeks of Interferon, I have to wonder how much my own vision problems
What Foods are good for Hepatitis C and Liver I’m glad you asked. Because the Liver Loving Diet that I have put together has helped save my life with foods that can heal our liver. There are so many fruits,
Arm a Plan for Life with Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis I have been thinking about setting goals and making plans. I told you that I had a little lesson plan revamp for my life. The diagnosis of Hepatitis C and
Learning that I Have Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis I often wonder what it was like for you when you found out that you had Hepatitis C. This weekend, I got in the closet and got out “that box” containing my
What Foods to Avoid with Hepatitis C and Liver I think we all have the common sense to know that a greasy, high sugar diet is not good for anyone. Certain foods make your liver even more sick. Read this for
Varices Grades and Treatment in Hepatitis and Cirrhosis – guide for the newly diagnosed. I’m a teacher. I like good grades. How do I prevent and treat esophageal varices? I am having a banding today to varices. I have not slept
My Family Doesnt Understand Hepatitis C Learning to live with cirrhosis takes a lot of effort. One of the first things I had to realize is that my family doesnt understand Hepatitis C. I knew very little in the beginning,
What About Drinking Alcohol with Hepatitis C I speak from experience. My dad was an alcoholic with with hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, portal hypertension, and was in a hepatic coma for a month at one point. He pulled out and lived for another
A Lesson Plan for Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis Most teachers enjoy the lazy days of summer. I am no exception. However, lesson plans do get spruced up during my summer break. It makes for a more interesting school day for
(AASLD) The American Association for the Study of Liver Disease creates info and education to support patients. Doctors and medical staff are invested in helping you liver longer stronger with liver disease.
(Global Liver) Donna Cryer is a dear friend who had a liver transplant while finishing her law degree. Her reach goes out to patients, families, medical providers, pharma and on and she’s global.
(Trio-National) Transplant Recipients is your one stop shop for information for ANY type of transplant candidates, recipients, their families and the families of organ and tissue donors. Lorrinda Gray Davis is the President.
(Trio – Oklahoma) This is Oklahoma’s chapter founded by Lorrinda Gray Davis. I’m the founding VP to our current president Benjamin Babb. For anyone needing support for solid organ, tissue, or eye transplant, we’ve got your back. We’ll truly be your best friend.
(Fatty Liver Foundation) was founded by Wayne Eskeridge to improve the diagnosis, treatment & support of Americans with fatty liver, NAFLD or NASH through awareness, education, screening and patient advocacy.
(Sober Liver Survival) founded by Jenn Leigh Jones is everything you need for sobriety, recovery, PTSD, breaking cycles of addiction and victims of personal violence. She’s just getting SLS off the ground and would love to connect with other people battling alcoholism.
(Say Yes to Hope) Suzanne Lindley is a hope dealer to cancer patients. If you need a fri
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