My first encounter with Hepatitis B
My first encounter with Hepatitis B left a scar in my life. The battle began that none of us could have imagined. My professor and mentor was diagnosed with hepatitis B, and from that moment, his life became a journey of courage, patience, and strength.
Author: Arpita Roy
My first encounter with Hepatitis B left a scar in my life. The battle began that none of us could have imagined. My professor and mentor was diagnosed with hepatitis B, and from that moment, his life became a journey of courage, patience, and strength.
He faced the illness with remarkable dignity. Even through the difficult days, he continued to inspire the people around him. To me, he was more than a professor. He was a teacher, a guide, a mentor, and someone who believed in me when I needed it most. But it was very difficult for me to watch him loosing weight and becoming a frequent hospital visitor.
His illness may have taken away his strength over time, but it never took away the impact he had on the lives he touched. The lessons he taught went far beyond books and classrooms. He taught us perseverance, kindness, humility, and the importance of never giving up.
After five long years of battling hepatitis B, he sadly passed away. His absence has left a space that cannot be filled, but his teachings and memories remain with us.
Some people leave this world, but their influence continues to live through the people they inspired. My professor and mentor is one of those people.
Never too late
My mum was a nurse in Southeast Asia in the 70s and unknowingly contracted Hep B through work.
So my sister and I both had it at birth and I guess we didn't find out til later.
I've managed it as best I could in Southeast Asia but everything is out of pocket, especially the DNA test for the viral load.
Author: Anonymous
My mum was a nurse in Southeast Asia in the 70s and unknowingly contracted Hep B through work.
So my sister and I both had it at birth and I guess we didn't find out til later.
I've managed it as best I could in Southeast Asia but everything is out of pocket, especially the DNA test for the viral load. So I did it very infrequently. You need to see a liver specialist to discuss it so I also did that very infrequently.
When I moved to Perth, I was referred to the Deen Clinic by my GP and I was so relieved. The level of care, competence, concern and compassion was something I hadn't experienced before.
I had my 12 month check up recently and my viral load has gone from 5 figures to undetectable within the year.
I'm so relieved and grateful that this was available to me and bulk-billed too. ❤️