Ostomy support
United Ostomy Associations of America
Verified activeLast checked 2026-07-13
A national network of affiliated ostomy support groups, plus education and advocacy for people living with an ostomy or continent diversion.
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- Who it serves
- People living with an ostomy — from any cause, including colorectal and bladder cancer — and their caregivers.
- Audience
- Patients · Survivors · Caregivers
- Cancer types
- All cancer types · Colorectal cancer · Bladder cancer
- Helpful when
- After surgery · Survivorship
- Format
- Online & in person
- Where
- National · United States
- Cost
- Free
- Languages
- English
- Affiliation
- Affiliation confirmed: United Ostomy Associations of America
How this listing was checked
Automated link check plus manual review of the organization's public pages confirming the program is currently offered (2026-07-13).
Next scheduled review: 2027-01-09.
Listing updates
- 2026-07-12 — Added to the directory from the organization's public website.
Details like eligibility, funding, and availability change — always confirm with the organization. Directory methodology
Sources: ostomy.org
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