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I was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and will have surgery and then a colostomy. I'm grateful that surgery is an option, but I'm struggling with the idea of having a colostomy. Any advice?

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877‑422‑2030, ccalliance.org
Patient Advocate Foundation's Colorectal CareLine

866‑657‑8634, colorectalcareline.org
United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.

800‑826‑0826, ostomy.org

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Additional Resources

Colon Cancer Alliance

Patient Advocate Foundation's Colorectal CareLine

United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.