Natalie Cole says she has hepatitis C

Natalie Cole says she has hepatitis C

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: July 16, 2008
Filed at 10:24 a.m. ET

NEW YORK (AP)-- Grammy-winning singer Natalie Cole has been diagnosed with hepatitis C, her publicist said in a statement Wednesday.

Hepatitis C is a liver disease spread through contact with infected blood. The statement said the disease was revealed during a routine examination and was likely caused by her drug use years ago.

''I've been so fortunate to have learned so much from my past experiences,'' said Cole. ''I am embraced by the love and support of my family and friends; I am committed to my belief in myself and in my abiding faith to meet this challenge with a heartfelt optimism and determination. This is how I intend to deal with this current challenge in my life.''
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One of the problems Vietnam Vets have that does not get enough attention is Hepatitis C. A lot of them have it. There have been reports of this in the past. They all need to be tested to know if they have it or not. If they even suspect they have it, they need to stop drinking.