How long can I live with hep c? People with hepatitis c can live many years after diagnosis, but the range varies. A 2014 study showed that patients infected with hepatitis c virus died on average 15 years sooner than people who did not have the illness. With hepatitis c, the liver becomes seriously damaged due to inflammation. Tell me about this sir.

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