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It’s Just Begun
Lifelong ostomate reflects on past and bright future
By Chloe Moody
Articles in the Summer 2024 Issue
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There for Ostomates
The Pouch Place, Inc. has helped ostomy patients for decades
By R.S. Elvey
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Embracing Authenticity
Practical advice for telling others about your ostomy
By Nina Hayes
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Colon and Rectal Cancer
An in-depth look at diagnosis, treatment and outcomes
By David E. Beck, MD, FACS, FASCRS
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Mixing and Matching
The cases of compatibility between baseplates and pouches
By Linda A. Coulter, BSN, MS, RN, CWOCN
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Traveling with an Ostomy
Seasoned traveler and urostomate shares his tips and tricks
By Robert A. Winfree, PhD
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Revision Gone Wrong
A preventative procedure turns into more than bargained for
By Susan Bogatin
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Ask Doctor Beck
- Deep Pain
- Stool Softener
- Low Magnesium
- Coffee Concern
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Obstruction Case Study
Drug-free therapy reduces constant pain and recurring blockages
By Sharon K. Hepburn, PT, LMT
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Increase Wear Time
Five important steps to lengthening the time between changes
By Patti Winborne, RN, BSN, CWON
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Keeping Kidneys Healthy
Protective measures for people with an ileostomy
By Amalia Karlin
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Pediatric Recovery from Surgery
Understanding the needs of children at each stage of development
By Charlotte Foley, MS, OTR/L, CBIS
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Winning Three Times
Peter, Paul and Mary member discusses life with a urostomy
By Rolf Benirschke
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Ask Nurse Coulter
Board-Certified Ostomy Nurse Linda A. Coulter, BNS, MS, RN, CWOCN, answers questions about:
- Barrier Melts
- Shower or Bath?
- Strong Smell
- Too Clean?
- Contact Sports
- Showering Solution
- Allergic Reaction
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Ask Nurse Anita
Board-Certified Ostomy Nurse Anita Prinz, RN, CWOCN, answers a reader’s question about sleeping with a urostomy.
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Young Adult Living
Navigating life with an ostomy for young adults
By Molly Atwater, UOAA Director of Young Ostomate Outreach
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Problem Solving
What to do if issues arrive for those with a continent pouch
By Erin Testerman Mitra, RN, BSN, CWOCN
and Vanessa Marra, RN, BSN, CWOCN
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Advice From Adam
How to achieve a simplified pouch change
By Adam R. Katz
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Loving My Life
Staying active and involved despite four autoimmune diseases
By Lisa Jarvis
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Ask the Ostomate
What to do with unused ostomy supplies
By Laura Cox