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Pamela Anderson speaks of hep C cure. How the disease damages liver
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Key Points:
- Pamela Anderson, 59, shared her experience of beating hepatitis C after a terminal diagnosis in the 1990s, revealing that fear for her children, rather than fear of death, deeply affected her life decisions.
- Diagnosed in the late 1990s and initially told she had 10 years to live, Anderson was cured of hepatitis C in 2015 following a yearlong antiviral treatment, marking a significant personal health victory.
- Hepatitis C is a bloodborne liver disease that can cause chronic infection and liver damage, but is now highly curable with antiviral drugs, although global access to treatment remains limited.
- Anderson attributed her infection to sharing a tattoo needle with ex-husband Tommy Lee, a claim he has denied; she has openly discussed the stigma and emotional impact of her diagnosis and recovery.
- Hepatitis C differs from other hepatitis viruses (A, B, D, E) in transmission methods and health outcomes, with hepatitis C primarily spreading through blood contact and causing significant mortality worldwide if untreated.
