This procedure redirects waste out of your body through an opening in your abdomen. An ostomy is a procedure in which a surgeon creates an opening, or stoma, from the inside of your body to the ...

An ostomy is a surgically created opening on your abdomen to drain stool. It is the end of the intestine that can be seen on the skin of your belly. There are two types of ostomies: ileostomy and ...

Saturday is ostomy awareness day, and a local organization is aiming to education people and break the stigma of having an ...

A friend who also has rectal cancer, wasn’t sure which she’d end up with. She was told the decision would be made ...

Mine was one of about 100,000 ostomy surgeries performed every year. Between 750,000 and a million ostomates live in the ...

The South African Society of Ostomates (SASS) is a non-profit organisation formed by ostomates across southern Africa to facilitate a holistic approach to ostomy patient care by bridging the gap ...

A woman who created her own ostomy bag covers after having bowel surgery has made more than 600 to give to others. Kimberley Swales, 44, from Yeadon, West Yorkshire, had an ostomy - where part of ...

A lthough some health conditions are spoken about with more nuance and understanding than in the past, inflammatory bowel ...

If you're living with an ostomy, you've likely become a pro at changing your pouch, making doctor-approved dietary choices, ...

A Kansas woman is suing the Army Corps of Engineers and Osage County after she was severely injured when a guardrail impaled ...

UOAA’s Run for Resilience 5K began in Durham 10 years ago and has grown into a nationwide race. Events across the country will feature a 5K run/walk, family-friendly activities, and opportunities for ...