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Triumph over colorectal cancer: a journey of hope and resilience

Renata Ivanković shares her experience battling colorectal cancer and the challenges of living with a stoma

Living with a stoma since birth

Kelsey talks about her inspiring journey with an ileostomy, her fight against online censorship and valuable tips to make living with an ostomy easier and more efficient

Eating plant-based: how to follow a vegan or vegetarian diet with a stoma

Gemma Harris speaks to colorectal dietitian Sophie Medlin about how vegan and vegetarian ostomates can avoid deficiencies, optimise stoma function and confidently follow a healthy diet

Triumph over rectal cancer: A survivor's journey with an ostomy bag and trusting her instincts

Amy Larry recalls her experiences living with an ostomy bag and the importance of trusting your instincts when managing your health

Mastering life with an ostomy: how occupational therapy can help you thrive post-surgery

Charlotte Foley discusses helping individuals with ostomies participate in meaningful activity after surgery

A reflection on the use of convex appliances

Jo Sica and Lesley Law discuss how convex pouching systems can help prevent leakage and protect the skin for individuals with stomas, explaining the different types of convex skin barriers available...

An ostomate’s summer

Luciana Podschun introduces the StomaTips summer issue, discussing how ostomates can follow safe healthy eating habits

Going quarterly

Luciana Podschun celebrates Stoma Tip's 3-year anniversary, reflecting on its growth and international recognition. It will now be available quarterly, providing a platform for diverse stories of...

From surviving to thriving with an ostomy

Dr Suzie Le Brocq tells StomaTips about her personal journey as an ostomate and how she now helps others through her book and courses

Eating with IBD: recipes and tips.

Abigail Marie offers advice on eating and cooking with IBD

Finding your own limits

Joseph Greenly champions the importance of using your own experiences to take ownership of your stoma

From Scotland to Mexico, with two stomas

Laura MacKenzie gives advice about travelling on a long-haul flight as an ostomate