Hello all. But of an odd one, this, but I'd like to know if anyone on here is living with an ileostomy or other type of stoma. I had life saving, resulting in life CHANGING, colorectal surgery last year, so being diagnosed with early stage breast cancer a year later was a massive blow, and I now have a body with a totally mangled right side. It would be helpful to know how anyone in this situation copes with the extreme changes to their body. Thank you.
Hi SadieBoo I'm sorry to read of your cancer diagnosis on top of your other challenges, gosh this must be really tough. I wondered if you've had a chat to anyone at Macmillan. The team on the support line are really great and it might be worth you giving them a call. Here's the Support Line contact details in case you find that helpful. Best wishes
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