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My story, my diagnosis: william's story

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in October 2025 by Mark Arredondo, MD .

Updated on October 27, 2025

William is a father, community health worker, and a hepatitis C survivor. In this video, William shares an amazing and honest story about overcoming drug addiction, incarceration, hepatitis C infection, and cirrhosis of the liver. Learn why he advocates for people to get tested for hep C.

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