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An ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening in the abdomen that allows the removal of stool or urine when a person has lost the normal function of the digestive or urinary systems. There are many reasons someone would need ostomy surgery. These include birth defects, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, traumatic injury and other medical conditions.
Approximately 725,000 – 1 million Americans have an ostomy, with approximately 100,000 new ostomy surgeries performed each year. This is a life saving and life restoring surgery for many.
Ostomy Awareness Day is celebrated annually every year in October. This awareness is also celebrated every three years internationally with World Ostomy Day. By increasing ostomy awareness worldwide, we bring attention to the general public and the global community about the needs and aspirations of ostomates around the globe.
There are many ways you can participate. Below is a link to the United Ostomy Associations of America for more information. Speaking out changes lives.
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