you are in the right place at the right time....So much hope now...not so years ago....find a good gastro...there is much help here on DS...the other members are much more fluent than I and can tell you ...but my eperience is ...all Dr's are not educated , even Liver specialists...if they hem and hawww haw about an answer ...FIND ANOTHER ONE I have had 6 already and may be going on 7....find the help , it is out there...
I started milk thistle right away...it helps to protect the liver and lemon juice with water...clean frest water
God Bless You ... it is going to be OK

Liver cancer is a VERY late stage result of HCV, and many people never develop cancer at all. Heavy drinkers and smokers are the most prone to developing cirrhosis and cancer, because those habits are really tough on your liver.

1. Stop smoking and drinking, if you're into that. Get exercise, eat well, and take care of yourself.

2. Find a good gastroenterologist or hepatologist who has treated HCV before.

3. Have them genotype your virus and check your viral load. Your genotype will determine your course of treatment.

4. You may want to get a liver biopsy as well. This will tell your doc how much liver damage you have, and also influences your treatment.

5. Start treatment ASAP. It's not fun, but the treatments today are FAR easier and more successful than when I successfully did it two years ago. You'll beat this.

6. Start enjoying the rest of your life without the HCV cloud over your head. :-)