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05 February, 2021
With Valentine’s Day just a week away, many people will be swiping more vigorously on dating apps than usual. While meeting up might not be on the cards at the moment, some ostomates will be wondering when the ‘right time’ is to tell a potential date about their stoma.
04 February, 2021
Today is World Cancer Day and we would like to talk about the importance of early cancer diagnosis. Thousands of people in our stoma community have experienced cancer and had lifesaving surgery as part of their treatment.
26 January, 2021
I was in heaven swimming again at 90 years old. My post–stoma surgery exploits haven’t been limited to tap dancing, swimming and paddling in the sea either… at first, I vowed I could never board an aeroplane again, fearing problems with my bag. But I changed my mind. My first flight as an ostomate was to Edinburgh, we ended up dancing in the street in warm sunshine.
15 January, 2021
Losing weight can be difficult when you have a stoma. Many people gain unwanted weight following stoma surgery due to changes made to their diet in an effort to control their output.
23 December, 2020
Our Writer, Researcher and Editor of Tidings, Dr Richard Biddle, recently wrote an article which was featured in ‘Forward’ Magazine, the Spinal Injury Association’s bi-monthly publication – read the article.
03 December, 2020
Guest writer and Colostomy UK ambassador, Nav Johal shares her story of life with Stoma on International Day of People with Disabilities 2020, as the theme this year is ‘Not all disabilities are visible’.
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