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| There are a number of organizations and groups who are experienced and well-qualified to offer advice and support about family and relationship issues. Some are listed here, but if you come across any others you find particularly helpful then do send us a link to their website. |
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Cancer survivors: Relationships with family and friends after treatment (Mayo Clinic)
Many cancer survivors find that one barrier to a smooth transition out of cancer treatment is the reaction they get from friends and family. The best way for cancer survivors to prepare for relationship difficulties is to expect these problems and plan accordingly.
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/CA/00072.html |
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Gay Ostomates
A Website for Ostomists everywhere from The Gay Ostomates Organization with News, Help, Information, Services and Advice for anyone with an ileostomy, colostomy or urostomy.
http://www.gayostomates.org |
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GLO UOAA
We are a Support Group for the Gay/Lesbian, and Bisexual Ostomate (or other type of diversionary procedure), their Partners, Family, Caregivers and Friends.
http://www.glo-uoaa.org |
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National Association of Crohn’s & Colitis (NACC UK)
The National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (NACC) brings together people of all ages who have Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease, their families and the health professionals involved in their care.
http://www.nacc.org.uk/content/home.asp |
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Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy (Mayo Clinic)
For many people, getting used to an ostomy takes several months to a year. Learn all you can about life with an ostomy. Use this information to boost your self-esteem and help you adapt to your ostomy.
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/SA/00072.html |
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What is an ostomy? (UOAA)
Patients may fear that their social role may be changed and that others may not accept them as in the past. One of the first concerns seems to be how to tell others about your surgery, who to tell and when.
http://www.uoaa.org/ostomy_info/whatis.shtml |
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