Hi Marcy,

Congrats on finishing your trial!!!  Went in to my trial center yesterday for first follow-up appointment.  Had my first HCC scan as well.        I have been UND for a year now--SVR since July.  My coordinator said she had 25 on your trial and only 5 were on placebo.  I did ask about your enzymes going down.  She said that probably meant you were on meds BUT she is very cautious about telling HER trial participants  that it meant they were on the meds or UND.  However, she is very enthusiastic about Merck.  Like Malcolm said, Merck is not very  forthcoming with information on their trials. 

Glad you had few sides.  Think mine were caused by riba.  Just waiting to hear UND from you. 

SuziQ

Hey pep

Congrats are in order for you as well, hoping all go's well in your future and your full health returns.

matt

Pep wrote:

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Took my last dose of S/O today also. Had my lab drawn and awaiting results. Good luck to both of us!!

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 Fingers crossed for you too Pep!!

Since it was a blinded clinical trial, I couldn't see the viral load.  I should know in 1-2 weeks, however my liver enzymes went way down.

Pep wrote:

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Took my last dose of S/O today also. Had my lab drawn and awaiting results. Good luck to both of us!!

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 Did you have any VL test during tx? Undected then ?

Took my last dose of S/O today also. Had my lab drawn and awaiting results. Good luck to both of us!!

yayyyy!! what a wonderful day!!!!!

Hooray! Must feel wonderful to take that last pill. Good job.

Well done, Marcy.  :)

Perhaps the C-EDGE results will be presented at the AASLD liver conference in Boston in November.   Anyone interested in the results from the C-WORTHY trial can click here:

http://www.mercknewsroom.com/news-release/corporate-news/mercks-investigational-chronic-hepatitis-c-combination-therapy-mk-5172mk

Hi Marcy,

Congrats on getting to the end. I don't understand why Merck are so silent about this combo. They must have some C-EDGE results by now, so why don't they publish them?

From C-WORTHY, your SVR chances are >90%. Good luck.

Thanks everyone!  Whatever the outcome, I am super grateful to have been part of such a wonderful supportive group.  Only people who have walked in the same shoes as others can truly understand what they go thru.   SVR or not...it's all been a blessing.

Thanks again!

Wow Marcy, that's great that you experienced almost no Sx's during Tx.

I hope Gator Man's Johnny Carson / Carnac performance turns out to be true.

Congratulations Marcy!

Thats great and best wishes for you. 

Marcy,  I think you have the right attitude about this.  Being positive and thankful to get in this trial while being cautiously optimistic.  Hoping and praying you make it.    

Good luck Marcy!

Congrats Marcy,

 May this be the start of your HCV free life! That's great the meds treated you well. Good Luck!

-Rob

Congrats Marcy, I pray that you will be free of C in no time....as said you have really supported others now It's your turn! 

Prayers to you

Duane

Hey Marcy

Congrats on making to the end of your trial, from here your body will take over and deal with any anomalies. Stay happy and healthy

matt 

Hi Marcy,

I'm so happy for you! You've been a strong supporter for so many of us and have handled your own Tx so well. I'm so glad you avoided the severe SFX and will keep my fingers and toes crossed for your success! We are all rooting for you and wish you the very best!!! 

Tig

We'll be cautiously optimistic as well! Good luck, Marcy! 

I'll perform a Johnny Carson/Carnac the Magnificent impersonation and say that the answer is that SVR is in your future!

Going into the trial center today for my last pill.  This is the Merck C-Edge 1 pill, 2 drug combo.  I have to say the whole thing has been a breeze with almost no side effects.  I should know in a couple of weeks my VL.  Cautiously optimistic.