Sandi's Crusade Against Hepatitis C was designed to support
the plight
of Hepatitis C sufferers everywhere. Let's work together to slay this dragon in our lifetime.
Online Hep C info and mutual support worldwide since 1997.
Get tested!
First officially identified in 1989, the
hepatitis C virus (HCV) has now become a major public health problem.
The WHO
estimates 200 million or 3% of the world population are infected with HCV and 3
- 4 million are infected each year.
Chronic carriers are at risk of developing cirrhosis, liver cancer, or need a
liver transplant.
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"You're not alone"
Making connections. Getting motivated. Improving your coping skills. Finding hope.
Join the free public forum Yahoo Groups hepcan for current Hep C info and online support.
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Motto: " No matter how we contracted this disease,
we are all
fighting the same battle."...
Peer Support Advocate,
Smilin' Sandi :)
Site owner/Web Designer of " Sandi's Crusade Against Hepatitis C "
Since 1997, the
purpose of this site has been to provide information, support and
patient
advocacy to those infected with/affected by Hepatitis C around the world.
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one's identity,
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This site last updated March 7, 2013