Gregg Allman, founding member of the rock and roll Allman Brothers Band, reportedly is temporarily unable to play with the band because of receiving hepatitis C treatment. The band has canceled several future concert dates.

Readers of my blog will know that I have tremendous respect for people who choose to publicize their hepatitis status because I think this is a key step in educating the public about hepatitis and helping reduce stigma.

In Mr. Allman's case, this news is even more helpful because it illustrates the difficulty of hepatitis treatment. The treatment for hepatitis C can be challenging, but it's necessary. To learn more about treatments, check out An Overview of Hepatitis Treatment.