Many people with an ostomy find comfort in talking to their family or close friends, but it can also be very helpful to talk to someone with similar experiences about life with an ostomy. Ask your ostomy nurse if it might be possible to put you in contact with others who share the same experience.
A good place to start could be to contact the United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA) at www.ostomy.org. Check their support group finder page. Also see below for more groups or events that may be of interest to you, depending on your situation.
American Cancer Society
Support and Online Communities | American Cancer Society
Bladder Cancer Support Groups
Home - World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition
Colon Cancer Coalition -Find an event near you
Get Involved | Help Us Create Colon Cancer Awareness (coloncancercoalition.org)
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org
- Taking Steps Walks
- Camp Oasis for kids
- Support Groups
- Patient Education Conferences
Girls with Guts (IBD and/or Ostomies support group & retreats) Girls With Guts
Youth Rally
A camp for people ages 11- 17 with abdominal ostomies or other bladder and bowel conditions.
Visit www.youthrally.org
