Cirrhosis
Frequently Asked Questions
I have been told I have cirrhosis. What now?
The presence of cirrhosis can affect response to treatment. Treatment of people with cirrhosis usually takes longer but is successful in more than 90% of cases.
What else do I need to know about cirrhosis?
People with cirrhosis have an increased risk of liver cancer. Eliminating Hepatitis C from their liver greatly reduces the risk of cancer but life long monitoring for liver cancer is still recommended.
People with cirrhosis may develop distended internal veins that are at a risk for bleeding and need to be assessed by endoscopy. Fibroscan results can be helpful for assessing this risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Genotypes
- What does genotype mean?
- Why is it important to know my genotype?
- How do I find out my genotype?
- Genotypes from 1 to 6
Cirrhosis
Treatment Failure
- Why does therapy in some people not succeed?
- If my treatment does not work, will my insurance cover the next treatment?