Ostomy - resources
Resources - ostomy
Counselors sometimes work with a group of people (support group) to help identify problem issues and direct members towards understanding and personal wellness.
Information
The following organizations are good resources for information on ostomies:
- American Cancer Society --
www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/surgery/ostomies.html - American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons --
fascrs.org/patients/diseases-and-conditions/a-z/ostomy-expanded-version - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases --
www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/ostomy-surgery-bowel - United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. --
www.ostomy.org/ - US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus --
medlineplus.gov/ostomy.html