Does anyone know how effective tenofovir is in reducing/eliminating the risk of liver cirrhosis, liver cancer or other severe issues with the liver? Like in terms of hard percentages compared to those who are not taking any medication? I was put on tenofovir after my infection with hepatitis B did not clear up on its own within 6 months of diagnosis.
I don’t have percentages but think it is a fact Tenofovir reduces chances of liver cancer and liver damage, if started treatment early.
I’ve been on antiviral for 10 years approximately.
That’s why the drug was produced, to lower chances of damage because without Tenovir our liver could be getting damaged and we wouldn’t know.
I Hope I’ve explained myself properly.
An expert will answer your question soon, probably with the percentages you require.
Blessings
Caraline
What is the definition for “treatment started early”? 1 week after infection? 1 month? 1 year? What if treatment is started too late, a couple of months after what’s considered “early treatment”?
As in damage to liver discovered early, before there is lots of damage.
An expert @thomas tu may explain better.
After infection of HepB most people don’t need treatment for years to come.