September Issue

The latest issue of The Phoenix ostomy magazine mailed on September 10, 2008. Subscription orders from August 12 - November 11, 2008 will start with the September issue.

Stronger Than Ever
Ileostomy and Crohn's disease patient Robert Huston uses swimming recovery from ostomy surgery

Choosing a Mail Order Ostomy Product Supplier

UOAA Advocacy Department surveys national ostomy product retailers/distributors to find affordable ostomy pouches both for Medicare recipients and those without insurance

Loving My Stoma

The story of how urostomy surgery cured bladder cancer with a radical cystectomy and the ultimate acceptance of living with an ileal conduit.

Female Sexual Function Following Ostomy Surgery

A comprehensive and in-depth look at sexual activity after colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy or continent diversion surgery (j-pouch, kock pouch, Indiana pouch, etc.). Identifies what is considered normal sexual function and how ostomy surgery can alter sexual performance and/or enjoyment with treatment options and resources

Lost and Found

Personal story of Ulcerative Colitis patient who had ileostomy surgery ni 1960 and subsequently received a heart translant.

Life After Ostomy Surgery
How to build a support network to return to a full and productive life after ostomy surgery

Laparoscopic Ostomy Surgery
Written by two colorectal surgeons, this article explains how laparoscopic techniques are being used for ileostomy and colostomy surgery.

Peristomal Hernia Surgery
A patient's perspective on corrective surgery to cure the common problem of hernia with an ostomy

Ostomy Stoma Trauma and Hemorrhage
Written by a colorectal surgeon, this informative article explains what to do for injury or trauma to the ostomy stoma as well