Hepatitis C is now in epidemic proportion in this country and you will be amazed at how many lives are being affected and how many will cross your radar screen. It is my hope that this book will inform you, prepare you and reassure you. I simply want your journey to be as successful as ours has been. Of course, there are no guarantees. NO one can predict or promise what your outcome will be and I would hesitate to "hitch my wagon" to any star that did. I would NEVER presume to offer medical advice or treatment options. I am no doctor, every patient is unique, and your treatment options are the responsibility of your medical team. "Team" is the key word here and you are about to assemble some extraordinary professionals around you. Since you are one of the primary members of that team, "on the front line" so to speak, I hope this will give you some direction in helping them. From experience I know that it will be easier for you if you are proactive rather than reactive, and that is what this is all about. NOW - HIT THE GROUND RUNNING!