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(3 Reviews) Previous IssueLearn about the newest ostomy products, medical advancements, peristomal skin care and much more in The Phoenix magazine. Live confidently with an ostomy by reading in-depth articles from medical professionals, industry experts and ostomates just like you.
The June 2012 issue mail date is 5/24/2012.
Taking A New Trail
Colorectal cancer and a colostomy has not limited outdoor enthusiast and accomplished back packer Elizabeth Crook. Read about the many ways that her "new trail" has impacted her in a positive way.Peristomal Hernias
Learn about the reasons why and how this common ostomy complication affects so many. Find out if you are at risk and what you can do to prevent a peristomal hernia. Topics include identifying a hernia, living with a hernia, pouching challenges and solutions, prevention and surgical options to repair a hernia. How to Protect Your Stoma
Author and ileostomate puts five ostomy protection devices (DryPro, Ostomy Armor,
Ostomy Protector, Stoma Gard and Stoma Stifler) to the test. Each product was worn for two days and given a thorough evaluation. Find out what will protect your stoma the best and what falls short.Scuba Diving With An Ostomy
Scuba diver Betty Ann Veverka was concerned about returning to the water after urostomy surgery for bladder cancer. Find out if scuba diving with an ostomy is possible for you and what is required to dive in! How To Prevent A Crohn's Disease Flare-Up
Published author and ileostomate offers concrete advice and practical tips for preventing a relapse of Crohn's disease. Learn what bad habits are most likely to cause a flare-up, what are the most effective medications and much more. Three Crohn's patients explain what works for them. Topics include 5-amino salicylic acid (5-ASA) drugs, biologic medicines, antibiotics, immunosuppressive drugs, corticosteroids, 6-MP / Azathioprine, Methotrexate, diet and nutrition, supplements and alternative therapies.
Peristomal Fungus Infections
A patient and health care professional team up to address this common peristomal skin condition. Learn how to identify a fungus or yeast (candida) infection and what you can do to treat it effectively and economically. Two-Piece Ostomy Pouches
Learn about all the features, benefits and details of two-piece pouches (two-piece appliance) available on the market today. Find out what to look for when choosing a two-piece pouch, how the pouches stack up to the competition and what will work best for you. Koch Pouch
Micheal Schneider has had an internal continent reservoir, also known as a continent ileostomy or Koch Pouch, for 37 years. He answers questions about life with a continent pouch - the good, the bad and the unexpected. The Anonymous Ostomate
After twelve debilitating years suffering from inflammatory bowel disease, this ostomate admires those who speak out about their surgery, but that is not the case with her. Read about why she chooses not to tell. An Ordeal and A Triumph
An inspiring and detailed account of having surgery for not one, but two ostomies - a colostomy and a urostomy. Setbacks, complications and more surgery didn't stop this Vietnam Veteran from returning to Yoga and turbo kick boxing classes and hitting the highway on his Triumph motorcycle. Recovering It All
Al Nua could simply listen to the engine of a F-105s jet aircraft and know what was wrong. He also knew how to fix it. After a career in the Air Force, Nua was diagnosed with bladder cancer and went through a tough recovery. He's now passionately involved in his local support group helping others. Colonoscopy
A thorough and easy to understand review of colonoscopy with a special section on colonoscopy for those with an ostomy. Topics include indications for a colonoscopy, preparation, procedure details, evaluation, risk factors and outcomes.
Book Reviews
I Won't Be Wearing A Bikini, But I'm Going to Keep on Swimming
by Lorraine Balch Limero
Window Eyes
by Ann FavreauOstomy News & Products
Products featured include SafeSafen’simple Skin Barrier Wipes, My Comfort™ Wrap, Daily Wear Cover with Open End by C&S Ostomy Covers, Safen’simple’s Skin Barrier Paste, OPTIONS™ Men’s Soft Waistband, Ostomy Secrets®, Safen’simple Deodorant and OstomyPal Standard and Swim Wrap.Ask the Ostomy Doctor
Topics addressed: rectal stump complications, "phantom rectum" syndrome, anal leakage after colostomy surgery, diversion colitis - inflamed rectum after colostomy surgery, cancer in rectal stump, stoma "pimples," discolored peristomal skin, diet and losing weight with an ostomy, colostomy output frequency, food blockages.Ask the Ostomy Nurse
Topics addressed: stoma "sticking out" (prolapsed), pouch adherence in heat and humidity, differences between ileostomy and colostomy, foul odor from stoma, wafer/skin barrier breakdown, pouch leakage, odor from food.Ostomy Products and Services
Ann Favreau commented on 09-Jul-2012 02:05 PMThanks for keeping the content fresh and providing updated information on ostomy products and issues.Joan Junkin-disabled commented on 08-Jun-2012 10:46 PMAnother great issue! As an Ostomy nurse I read every one from cover to cover. When done with it I pass it on to new ostomates visiting our support group and as part of our Visitors Program. Thank you for the consistently awesome work!Eli Trisker commented on 04-Jun-2012 12:04 PMYour Phoenix magazine is very good with a lot of info & help. It is very appreciated. Keep up the good work..........
