Medical Lifestyle Advisory Committee + Questions

The Medical Lifestyle Advisory Committee is comprised of a group of dedicated, professional and knowledgeable experts in the field of ostomy care and management.

The Medical Lifestyle Advisory Committee is comprised of a group of dedicated, professional and knowledgeable experts in the field of ostomy care and management. Opinions, recommendations and advice expressed provide a safe and professional place for interchange of ideas and discussions. The intent is to support people living with an ostomy in order that they may live and thrive in a more balanced life.

Recommendations are not made to diagnose, or provide treatment for any health ailment, medical condition or disease. Nor, as a substitute for seeking professional advice, guidance and treatment for such problems. No responsibility or liability will be made in connection with any advice. All matters remain confidential and will not be shared.

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Medical Lifestyle Advisory Team

Karen Bruton (Chair)

RN BScN MCISc-WH WOCC(C)
Registered Nurse

Dr. Shabita Teja

Naturopath and Pharmacist

Rory Hornstein

RD, BEd
Dietitian

Lisa Harris

BScPT CAFCI MCPA
Registered Physiotherapist

Lauren Wolfe

RN, BSN, MClSc (WH), NSWOC, CWOCN
Registered Nurse

Dr. Zane Cohen

M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)
Senior Colorectal Surgeon,
Sinai Health System

Rose Raizman

RN-EC PHCNP NSWOC WOCC(C) MSc MScN
Personal Health Coach

Dr. Tim Sproule

MD FRCSC,
Acting Chief Plastic Surgery
Scarborough Health Network

Previous questions and answers

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Yaser Nadeem

Issues related to Stoma

Question:  Good morning  ·         I had my surgery September 8 2023 for an ileostomy which needed revisions. I went home the next day ,  ·         I have

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Yaser Nadeem

Trouble with Odor

Question:  I use a Hollister system for my Ostomy and have been very happy with it, but for the last couple months I have been

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Yaser Nadeem

Bedsores

Question:  Is there any organization that helps with the cost of equipment needed for healing bedsores and helping to take pressure off the sores? Response:

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Yaser Nadeem

Peristomal Skin

Question:  My family doctor referred me to a dermatologist who, in turn, said that she does not deal with ostomates. Subsequently I have been unable

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Yaser Nadeem

Stoma ring / ileal conduit

Question:  I have had a Urostomy for 14 years and recently was able to treat some minor skin irritations with Coloplast Barrier Wipes. However, a

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