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[|Human|] I have had hep c for 30 years - it is just recently that my alp and my afp has gone up. I want to try the new drug treatments but my doctor keeps saying do ntohing and wait for a non interferon therapy because I failed before. How can I try this medecine?
[|AI|]  Welcome at Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and being your doctor I completely understand your health concerns... Based upon the history you have provided you should require workup...what about the texture of your liver on ultrasound? Is there any associated ascites?  What about serum albumin levels and bilirubin?? What is the genotype of your HCV??? Is there any lesion on ultrasound???  Nowadays new Chat Doctor. ....it's a pill which to be taken daily for six to 12 months depending upon the genotype...it is very effective and to date cure rate is 95%. And without any unwanted side effects of interferon therapy... Consult hepatologist regarding this new