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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.
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Different types of ileostomies can be used, depending on what's best for your situation. Learn about the types here.
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An ileostomy diverts the small intestine through an opening in the abdomen. Learn more here.
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Learn about the different types of ostomies, why they might be needed, and how they might affect a person's life.
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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.
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Surgery is often the main treatment for earlier-stage colon cancers.
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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.
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Surgery is usually the main treatment for rectal cancer, although radiation and chemotherapy will often be given before or after surgery.
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There are many ways to better understand and manage your life with a colostomy. Find out where to go for help here.
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A stoma is a surgically created opening in the body that replaces a normal opening.