Bengt
Bengt, 67 years old, has had a urostomy since 2006.
Emily
Emily is thankful for her surgeon and her stoma because she is alive.
Graham
A diagnosis of rectal cancer resulted in a stoma for Graham.
Grant
One week after Grant's 60th birthday he was diagnosed with cancer.
Heather
Heather has been living with a colostomy and ileostomy since 2017.
Matthew
30 year old, Matthew, has had a colostomy since he was 16.
Miriam
For Miriam, a serious accident resulted in a loop colostomy.
Personal Stories
Video about how a stoma affects daily life.
Simon
At age 55, Simon was diagnosed with rectal cancer resulting in a life saving colostomy.
Tania
For Tania, deciding to have an ileostomy has allowed her to return to doing the things she loves best.
Tony
Having a urostomy doesn't stop 80 year old Tony from enjoying swimming.