Ostomy Canada Society
Sean Currie shares his journey with Crohn’s disease, surgery, and life with an ileostomy—alongside his role as a photographer for Ostomy Canada Youth Camp and Calgary Ostomy, and finding freedom beyond illness.
By Karen Bruton RN BScN MCISc-WH WOCC(C). Originally published in the Fall 2024 issue of Ostomy Canada Magazine. One of the most common ostomy complications
A cancer survivor with two ostomy bags cycles 1,160 km across Thailand, proving that life after cancer and stoma surgery can still be bold, active, and inspiring.
Considering a proctectomy? Erika Kana, RN, shares what ostomy patients should know about surgery, recovery, and life after.
A powerful reflection on life with a colostomy—how irrigation, vulnerability, and community support can lead to freedom, healing, and self-acceptance.
On March 1, 2026, members of the ostomy community in Calgary came together for a video shoot, challenging stereotypes and celebrating identity as part of Ostomy Canada Society’s national awareness campaign highlighting life beyond an ostomy.
Question: I had my ileostomy in November 2024. Recently, I’ve been having the sensation that I need to have a bowel movement, and I’ve passed
Question: I am a social worker in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and I’m hoping to find resources about what an ostomy is and how to care
Explore the February 2026 issue of Ostomy Canada Connects, focused on relationships, intimacy, and support. Read inspiring stories, helpful resources, and upcoming events for the ostomy community.
