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Cancer and hcv and hbv
I am male 37 years.
my father 63 years is having liver disease with HCC cancer, and HCV+ since long.
my mother 60 years is HBV+ since long but viral load not detected till date.
i have tested for both HBV AND HCV but negative.
what vaccination/treatment i have to take to eliminate possibility of HBV AND HCV VIRUS in future ??
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Dr. Archana Prathipati
Oncologist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Get HBV vaccine course at your family physician..
No available vaccine for HCV vaccine till date
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Dr. Shubham Jain
Surgical Oncologist
17 yrs exp
Delhi
HBV and HCV are both transmitted by contact of body fluids and blood. You just need to be cautious while handling any body fluids infected with their secretions or providing care. Also only Hep B has a vaccine, not Hep C. Please consult for prescription
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