Hep C Survivor Breaks the Silence on a Growing Epidemic in New Book, 'Breaking Free from Hepatitis C: A Personal Journey'

Hep C Survivor Breaks the Silence on a Growing Epidemic in New Book, 'Breaking
Free from Hepatitis C: A Personal Journey'
Personal account, based on author's journal and experience over the course of
11 years, offers insider's look and calls for action on prevention

LACONIA, N.H., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 liver
disease, apart from its name, and that's exactly why one survivor, Gregory
David, is shedding light on the seriousness of the disease through his
personal account, Breaking Free from Hepatitis C: A Personal Journey
(http://www.breakingfreefromhepatitisc.com).

"My journey with Hepatitis C began the hard way -- when I received a life
insurance company's letter denying me coverage based on the presence of the
disease and my alcohol use in the past six years," David says. "As a
recovering alcoholic, I knew I hadn't had a drop to drink during that time
period, so I didn't believe the bit about Hepatitis C either. 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 education for others facing
what could be the biggest battle of their life."

Hepatitis C is a liver 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 attacks the liver, creating long-term
infection that can lead to death. David's book discusses many of the ways
Hepatitis C is contracted.

"Just this past summer, a Colorado nurse, who was swapping her used dirty
syringes filled with saline solution for ones containing a painkiller,
possibly exposed thousands to Hepatitis C and did infect dozens in Colorado
and maybe other states, too," 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, as well as adds another voice
to the public discourse on health care delivery and policy priorities.

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. Visit him at the Miami
Book Fair International Street Fair at Miami Dade College on Nov. 13-15.

Contact:

Gregory David
Gregory@GregoryDavidBooks.com
603-630-3995

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SOURCE Gregory David

Gregory David, +1-603-630-3995, Gregory@GregoryDavidBooks.com