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Physical Activity Research: Stoma...
Have you got a stoma formed following bowel cancer and based in the London or Inverness (Highlands) area? Looking to get some quality guidance on physical activity?…
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome: a...
Background: We know that some patients have poor bowel function after surgery for rectal (back passage) cancer, a condition known as Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS). It is increasingly recogn…
Wearing a stoma bag is part of my...
We were delighted to see an article published on BBC News recently giving a balanced views of three people living with a stoma.…
IA sponsors ostomate and triathlete...
IA is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Caroline Bramwell over the forthcoming year. Caroline is a great example of how living with an ileostomy doesn’t have to hold you back and through hard w…
The Value of an IA Visitor
Visiting is one of the most important services IA offers, as it allows patients to meet and talk to someone in complete confidence who has experienced a situation similar to their own.
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IA is made up of local groups throughout Great Britain and Ireland. There is also a postal branch for overseas members.
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What is an Ileostomy?
Internal pouch surgery is increasingly being offered to patients who require surgery to remove their colon. Click here for more information.
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