Caring Ambassadors Program Releases "Hepatitis C Choices, 4th Edition"

Main Category: Liver Disease / Hepatitis
Article Date: 07 Jan 2009 - 0:00 PST

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The Caring Ambassadors Hepatitis C Program is pleased to announce the publication of the 4th edition of "Hepatitis C Choices," a comprehensive book that addresses all aspects of hepatitis C and its treatment. In accordance with its mission to provide state-of-the-art information, Caring Ambassadors has sought out the most recent advancements on the various aspects of the disease and included these updates in the newest edition.

"We are extremely excited about the new chapters in the 4th edition that were authored by nationally renowned experts," said Lorren Sandt, Hepatitis C Program Director. "We have added important new information on mental health, hepatitis C in women and children, immunological research, and a number of other important topics that affect the hepatitis C community."

In 2009, there will be as many fatalities due to complications associated with hepatitis C as there will be due to HIV/AIDS. "Hepatitis C Choices" is a resource for hepatitis C patients to use in order to optimize wellness and to avoid the damaging outcomes of hepatitis C that occur when infection is ignored. "Hepatitis C Choices, 4th Edition" is available at http://www.HepCChallenge.org.  The book can be viewed or downloaded online free of charge, and hard copies of the book can also be ordered online.

About Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne viral illness in the United States. Chronic HCV ultimately leads to cirrhosis in 20% to 30% of those infected, with 10% of those progressing to liver failure or liver cancer for which liver transplantation is the only possible proven lifesaving measure available.  Over the past decade, the incidence of liver cancer has increased greatly. There has been a 41% increase in new cases and a 35% increase in deaths. Hepatitis C can be cured in approximately 50% of the people who are eligible for treatment.

About the Caring Ambassadors Program

The CAP mission is to facilitate wellness for people living with long-term disease through state-of-the-art information and awareness building. CAP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, founded in 2001, and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. The Caring Ambassadors Hepatitis C Program is devoted exclusively to meeting the needs of the hepatitis C community and committed to improving the lives of people living with hepatitis C.

http://www.HepCChallenge.org