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18 September, 2026
Rectal discharge and mucus can be a normal part of life after stoma surgery, but it isn’t always something people are aware of or prepared for. Experiencing it for the first time can therefore come as a surprise and may feel uncomfortable or worrying, particularly if you’re unsure why it happens or how to manage it.
15 September, 2026
When I woke up with a stoma after my surgery in 2020, I felt completely overwhelmed. Overnight, my entire life had changed. I didn’t know anyone with a stoma, I had so many questions and I honestly wondered whether life would ever feel normal again.
02 September, 2026
Like so many people, I never imagined I would hear the words “you have cancer.” Everything suddenly became about appointments, treatment plans and making difficult decisions. As part of my treatment, I underwent surgery that left me with a permanent colostomy. My stoma, affectionately named Sandy, will be with me for the rest of my life.
01 September, 2026
According to The Urology Foundation, it is estimated that 1 in 2 of us will be affected by a urology condition in our lifetime. This can include cancer of the kidneys, bladder, prostate and the male reproductive system. In some cases this may lead to a stoma being formed, a Urostomy.
19 August, 2026
If you had told me a few years ago that I’d be living life with a stoma, I never would have believed you. But now, honestly, it’s the thing that gave me my life back and at the time I didn’t realise just how many choices I would have when it came to my stoma care.
19 August, 2026
Living with a stoma has changed my life in more ways than I could ever put into words. It has given me a second chance at life, but it has also brought challenges that many people never see or think about. One of the biggest challenges isn’t my stoma itself – it’s the lack of understanding that often comes with living with an invisible disability.
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