New Book Brings Hope to Those Infected with Hepatitis C

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"Breaking Free from Hepatitis C: A Personal Journey", chronicles author's personal experiences from diagnosis to cure.

LACONIA,N.H., December 2, 2009 — In the United States alone, it is estimated that up to four million people carry the Hepatitis C virus. More common than HIV, the Hepatitis C infection rate is expected to continue to rise. Despite these alarming facts, most people know little about the disease, apart from its name, and that’s exactly why one survivor, Gregory David, is shedding light on the disease through his personal account, Breaking Free from Hepatitis C: A Personal Journey (http://www.breakingfreefromhepatitisc.com).

“My journey with Hepatitis C began when I received a life insurance company’s letter denying me coverage based on the presence of the disease,” David says. “I didn’t believe the bit about Hepatitis C, I thought it was a mistake on the part of the insurance company. But sure enough, a follow-up test revealed I was positive for Hep C, which I didn’t know anything about, and this marked the beginning of a very emotional, physically painful yet enlightening experience. Because I’m here today and am thriving, I’m now sharing my story, and offering inspiration and hope for others facing what could be the biggest battle of their life.”

Hepatitis C is a disease that can be acute or chronic. Some people don’t recognize initial symptoms, which can pass for the flu as early as a few weeks after it’s contracted. While acute cases can disappear, Hepatitis C typically evolves into a chronic condition, in which its serious symptoms can take up to 20 years to manifest. Hepatitis C is a virus in the blood that attacks the liver, creating long-term infection that can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, need for a transplant, and even death. 

“Just a few weeks ago, I spoke to over fifty people who visited my booth at the Miami Book Fair who were looking for more information for themselves or a loved one. It was very emotional to meet not only adults who were infected, but also a young child.” David notes. “The disease is spread in multiple ways, and considering the projected rate of infection in years to come, Hep C has the potential to wreak havoc on our health care system. Education and prevention are critical in controlling the future impacts of this disease.”

Written as a resource for individuals who find themselves in the scary situation of a Hepatitis C diagnosis, Breaking Free from Hepatitis C: A Personal Journey also provides family and friends with critical insights into what a loved one with Hepatitis C is enduring.

David’s book is available in soft-cover, hard-cover, e-Book, and Kindle and Sony Reader formats from BreakingFreeFromHepatitisC.com (http://www.breakingfreefromhepatitisc.com), http://www.Amazon.com and http://www.BarnesandNoble.com. David is available for public speaking engagements, book signings, media interviews and more.

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