Hepatitis C Repercussions

We recently ran a report indicating the growing number of cases of Hepatits C in young adults in Massachusettes. What wasn't clear was - is this a result of better testing and reporting or something more sinister. Since Hep C can be transmitted through shared needles, there's concern over Heroin use.

So when this report from the National Cancer Institute cleared, it really caught my eye. The report finds patients with Hep C have a 20%-30% increased risk of developing non-hodgkin's lymphoma. There were other blood disorders associated with Hep C infection as well.

Granted, this was a small study but it drives home the need to avoid risky behaviors. Their legacy can be much longer than you'd imagine.