New Theory of how Viruses/Contribute to Cancer

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071023213311.htm
New Theory Of How Viruses May Contribute To Cancer
ScienceDaily (Oct. 24, 2007) — A new study suggests that viruses may contribute to cancer by causing excessive death to normal cells while promoting the growth of surviving cells with cancerous traits. Viruses may act as forces of natural selection by wiping out normal cells that support [...]

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Too early to tell?

Maybe and maybe not.  I have now been on Lyrica
for 13 days.  The energy level started to increase on Sunday.  Monday I had 4-5 good hours.
Tuesday I had 6 good hours and today, I was awake, showered and coloring my hair by 7 a.m.  Haven’t done that in months.  I still experience excruciating pain [...]

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Fibromyalgia & HepC….

AGAIN….I have been MIA…..when the fatigue is so overwhelming that I cannot blog, or post, then I know this body I inhabit is really fighting with me.  These bodies are so absolutely amazing, even when they don’t want to cooperate.   And yes, I do know ….IT COULD BE WORSE.~
Those are fighting words some days.
Back to [...]

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Coffee& HCV

http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsLetter/2007/advocate0907.html#5
Coffee
Alan Franciscus, Editor-in-Chief
In the process of researching the lead article on the potential benefits of coffee in regards to liver cancer, I came across a lot of interesting information about coffee that I thought I would share with our readers.  Just so you know, I have been a coffee drinker for many, many years and [...]

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HCV Remains Most Common Chronic SVI in U.S.

http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=227550
Hepatitis C Remains Most Common Chronic Systemic Viral Infection in United States: Caring Ambassadors Program Urges Caution in Interpretation of CDC Report
OREGON CITY, OR — (MARKET WIRE) — March 16, 2007 –  The Hepatitis C Caring Ambassadors Program issued a statement today urging policy-makers and private citizens not to be lulled into complacency regarding the [...]

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Fluid in Abdominal Cavity Signals/Illnesses

http://www.hcvadvocate.org/news/newsRev/2007/NewsRev-196.html#7
Fluid In Abdominal Cavity Signals Variety of Illnesses
http://www.nj.com/
BY R. KNIGHT STEEL
STAR-LEDGER STAFF
All of us note changes in our appearance as we age. Even if not overweight, we may notice that our abdomen seems to be a little protuberant as we tend to lose muscle strength in our abdominal wall.
A number of organs, including the liver, [...]

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Scientists link HCV, LDL production…

The hepatitis C virus is produced in the same part of liver cells as the compound that turns into LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, Dallas scientists have reported. That means that drugs that stop the release of the compound that turns into LDL could be useful to treat hepatitis C infections.
SCIENCE BRIEFS
12:00 AM CDT on Sunday, [...]

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NYC Assemblyman Zebrowski dies due to liver illness.

http://www.nyjournalnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070318/UPDATE/703180438
New City Assemblyman Zebrowski dies after struggle with liver illness
By SUZAN CLARKE
THE JOURNAL NEWS
(Original publication: March 18, 2007)
Assemblyman Kenneth P. Zebrowski, who had been hospitalized for a hepatitis C infection, died today at Nyack Hospital.
He was 61.
The New City Democrat’s illness had caused him to miss part of the legislative session.
He underwent a procedure earlier [...]

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checking out the blog….

Well it looks like we will have a blog area for those of us that deal with HCV.
JOIN in ….
Checking out some new colors…hmmmm could be interesting.

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Welcome to karingkare we kare in spite of hepc…

Will keep this blog as informal as possible. Looking for feedback. Many items to post with information that might help you or someone you know battling with this virus.
None of us have it all together but together we have it all
Kindness always
with karing
karen

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