Ostomy Canada Society
Who knows your body better than yourself?After advocating for herself when doctors failed to listen to her complaints, Anna finally was scheduled for a colonoscopy —and found out she had colorectal cancer.
After emergency surgery left her with an ostomy, recovery forced Coralie to slow down, adapt, and change her perspective on what it means to survive.
Caroline Bramwell becomes the first person with a stoma to complete the Everest Base Camp trek combined with the Everest Marathon.
After first receiving his ostomy, Steve had hoped it would only be temporary. But after a failed reversal surgery, he’s chosen his ostomy — and it’s changed everything.
From red stomas to blue odor elimination drops, Lisa has learned to love the many colours of life with an ostomy.
By Mr Colitis Stoma, Harvey Gladwell Hello, my name is Harvey, aka mr colitis stoma on social media. I’m 22 years old and am from the
By Katherine Huitema In October of 2021, at the age of 25, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC). I had no idea what it was.
A mother shares her daughter’s journey living with OEIS syndrome, an imperforate anus, and an ostomy. This heartfelt story explores resilience, caregiving, medical challenges, and the quiet strength families discover while navigating life with complex health conditions.
Holly shares the moving story of her son Easton, who was born with an imperforate anus and lives with an ostomy, and how a classroom presentation helped his peers better understand his body and medical experiences. This heartfelt blog explores disability representation, inclusion, and the importance of open conversations that help children with medical differences feel seen, accepted, and less alone.
