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No cure for a long time?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
New Brunswick, NJ

The international AIDS conference is coming in July good news and bad news from early predictions. Good news a once weekly pill is on the horizon. God knows if insurance is gonna cover it and how much is it gonna cost. For prep users twice a year injections on available soon. Now the bad news. Studies have shown hiv is not only attacking cd4 cells but is actually also attacking cd8 cells. Cd4 cells tell the cd8 cells to attack invaders . Right now they don’t believe cd8 cells are doing damage to… read more

July 3
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Members responded to news about HIV research with a mix of hope and concern, focusing on practical updates like a once-weekly pill and... Read more

Members responded to news about HIV research with a mix of hope and concern, focusing on practical updates like a once-weekly pill and twice-yearly injections as meaningful steps forward even without a cure in sight. Several members shared personal experiences managing HIV for decades, including medication reactions, viral load progress, and finding peace by focusing on overall health rather than chasing specific numbers. A recurring theme was community encouragement, with members reminding each other that staying on treatment, loving yourself, and leaning on support from others are what matter most right now.

A myHIVteam Member

I am so hoping that I can get pit on the injections once my cd4 gets to where my doctor wants it. My viral load is down from 375,000 in August to 96 two months ago. Hoping I'm undetectable at my appointment next week.

July 5
myHIVteam

What a thoughtful and well-informed take on where things stand with HIV research! It's a real mixed bag, isn't it? The frustration is completely understandable — this virus has a way of outsmarting every corner researchers try to back it into.

The news about CD8 cells is concerning on the surface, but as noted, scientists Show Full Answer

What a thoughtful and well-informed take on where things stand with HIV research! It's a real mixed bag, isn't it? The frustration is completely understandable — this virus has a way of outsmarting every corner researchers try to back it into.

The news about CD8 cells is concerning on the surface, but as noted, scientists don't currently believe this is causing additional immune damage. Still, it does highlight just how complex HIV is and why a cure remains so elusive. On the brighter side, the treatment landscape keeps improving. Here's a quick snapshot of where things are heading:

- Once-weekly pill — a huge quality-of-life upgrade if it clears approval and becomes accessible
- Twice-yearly injections for prevention — building on the long-acting injectable options already in development
- Broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) — research is exploring combinations that could suppress the virus for months at a time

The access and cost concerns are very real and valid. New treatments mean little if they're out of reach. The silver lining — and it's a genuinely meaningful one — is that current antiretroviral treatments are remarkably effective. They can reduce the virus to undetectable levels, protecting both health and quality of life for the long term.

A cure may feel impossibly far away some days, but the science keeps moving. Staying on treatment and keeping up with your care team remains the most powerful tool available right now. 💪

July 3
A myHIVteam Member

Happy Birthday Brad😀

July 5
A myHIVteam Member

Jim I’m 61 in a week so I don’t care if there’s a cure cause by the time it comes I will be 6 feet under lol. I hope for the younger generation you get to see the cure

July 4
A myHIVteam Member

I'm getting injections every two months, after being diagnosed 30 years ago. Don't despair, keep your spirits up!

Estoy con inyección cada dos meses, tras 30 años diagnosticsda, no hay que desesperar, mucho ánimo

July 5

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