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  • Ileostomy Guide

    This guide can help you understand what an ileostomy is, why it's needed, how it affects the normal digestive system, and what changes it brings to a person's life.
    https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/surgery/ostomies/ileostomy.html
  • Types of Ileostomies and Pouching Systems | American Cancer Society

    Different types of ileostomies can be used, depending on what's best for your situation. Learn about the types here.
    https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/surgery/ostomies/ileostomy/types.html
  • What Is an Ileostomy? | American Cancer Society

    An ileostomy diverts the small intestine through an opening in the abdomen. Learn more here.
    https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/surgery/ostomies/ileostomy/what-is-ileostomy.html
  • Caring for an Ileostomy | American Cancer Society

    There’s no one way to take care of an ileostomy. This guide offers you tips and ideas that you can discuss with your doctor or ostomy nurse and adapt to your needs.
    https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/surgery/ostomies/ileostomy/management.html
  • Surgery for Colon Cancer

    Surgery is often the main treatment for earlier-stage colon cancers.
    https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/treating/colon-surgery.html
  • Appendix Cancer Survivor Gets Back on His Feet

    Appendix cancer survivor Lowell Kratzer says he and his wife Chris feel they have a second chance at life. “While I wouldn’t want to go through it again, I feel blessed from the journey because I see life in a more positive light now and appreciate every day,” said Lowell.
    https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/appendix-cancer-survivor-gets-back-on-his-feet.html
  • Surgery for Rectal Cancer

    Surgery is usually the main treatment for rectal cancer, although radiation and chemotherapy will often be given before or after surgery.
    https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/treating/rectal-surgery.html
  • Ostomies | American Cancer Society

    Learn about the different types of ostomies, why they might be needed, and how they might affect a person's life.
    https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/surgery/ostomies.html
  • A Guide to Cancer Surgery | American Cancer Society

    Surgery has been used to treat cancer for many years. Learn more here.
    https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/surgery.html
  • Living With an Ostomy

    A stoma is a surgically created opening in the body that replaces a normal opening.
    https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/surgery/ostomies/stomas-or-ostomies.html
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