Hi @turtleshell,
Your concerns are valid, and we hear you. It can be scary. I was in your position about 10 years ago, and I look back and still believe I made the right decision to start treatment. To avoid interruptions, it is recommended to obtain refills a few days in advance and notify your doctor immediately if you encounter any challenges. Do not be afraid to try different pharmacies. I had to switch pharmacies because they were always behind on ordering my refills. This was not the case initially. But I noticed staff shortages at this pharmacy and a decline in customer service. I switched to an outpatient pharmacy associated with my hepatologist, and it has been fantastic.
I agree with @chul_chan. Given your family’s history with HCC, starting treatment now makes sense. There is no point waiting. Your doctor is making the right recommendation here.
Please check this link, which contains discussions on this subject, and I hope you find it helpful. Please keep us posted. Bansah1
Weighing risk vs benefit of starting antiviral treatment as a young person
Also, go to “Living With Hep B” in the categories section, then select “Treatment and Monitoring” to access more conversation on this topic.