From bluesman to keynote speaker, comedian to entertainer, Luke Escombe is no ordinary performer
His music has earned standing ovations on four continents.
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Three books everyone with an ostomy should read and recommend
Whether you're looking for gift ideas or suggestions for your own reading, we have you covered.
10 outstanding things WOC Nurses have done for the ostomy community
It's Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse week!
14 of the funniest remarks from ostomates that'll make you LOL
It's true, ostomates say the darndest things. These are priceless!
Only ostomates can truly appreciate these text messages sent during recovery
Thank you technological advances of the 21st century for the saving grace that is our phones.
This five-year-old boy survived the Sutherland Springs church shooting and his story is miraculous
More than a year on, Ryland Ward is healing.
Facts and figures on detection, diagnosis, treatment, and preventing colorectal cancer
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
The most inspirational women in history who have achieved great things with an ostomy
Let these women motivate you to achieve great things.
14 Instagrammers who love their pets — possibly more than their ostomy
Because your pet is the best pet out there (and ours is too).
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An ostomy for better or worse? It all depends on your perspective
I want to believe that every change in life is meant for good.
10 things I wish I could go back and tell myself before getting an ostomy
I thank my ostomy for enabling me to live my life to the fullest.
What I do when people say rude and unkind things about my ostomy
Bottom line... people who matter don't mind.
The worst part is that I knew surgery was coming and there’s nothing I can do to slow it down or stop it
I never say this, but I’m not okay. And that scares me.
An open letter to my stoma, six months after colostomy surgery
I’ve never been ashamed to have you by my side.
I’ve accepted my ostomy bag as a constant, noisy, mortifying, life-saving companion
Farting into plastic bags — it's not what you think.
THIS HAPPENED: My bag flew off my body and splashed (truly, splashed) onto the floor
Growing through the failures of my ostomy.
Q&A with Wil Walker, RN: Exercise your fitness options with these tips for ostomates
Thinking about exercising after ostomy surgery? You can do it!
If I can make a difference by sharing my story, I’m certainly not going to be quiet about it
Olly and I have got plenty to say about our new “normal.”
Ask Dr. Schiller: What is the Kock Pouch procedure and how does it work?
There is no external pouching system with this continent ileostomy option.
With these 10 must-pack items in your carry-on bag, you'll be ready for anything
Your go-to travel size ostomy products.
The psychological and emotional impact of living with an ostomy
This surgery can affect how ostomates perceive themselves.
THIS HAPPENED: I called the hospital's emergency response team to care for my daughter
If you won't advocate for your child, who will?