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This is a photo of a club, with lots of arms waving in the air. It is the header image for a blog post on the Urostomy Association's website looking at the impact on ketamine use on bladder health

Beyond the high

In her blog, Jasmine King explores the unexpected crisis unfolding in urology clinics nationwide as more young adults grapple with bladder issues tied to their recreational Ketamine use.

This is a photo of Gary Layzell in his football kit. It is the header image for his blog on the Urostomy Association's website in which he talks about how joining a walking football team helped restore his mental health post surgery/

Restoring my mental health

For Gary Layzell, adapting to life with a urostomy has been as much about looking after his mind and emotions as it has regaining physical fitness post surgery. Both mentally and physically, he has found new strength from sport and camaraderie that is helping him face the future with hope.

This is a photo of Wil Andrews and his wife, Sue. They are sitting in a cafe. It is the header image for his blog entitled 'Tailored solutions' on the Urostomy Association's website

Tailored solutions

Since his surgery in 2019, urostomate Wil has gradually got back to enjoying an active lifestyle again, from cycling to gardening and going on holiday. In his blog, he shares the creative solutions he has found to help him overcome challenges he has faced along the way.

Understanding and managing mucus

The production of mucus is normal and healthy. It is part of living with a urostomy. However, the overproduction of mucus can be a common concern among urostomates. In his blog, Paul Russell-Roberts explores what’s normal and what might require a trip to the GP or stoma care nurse.

This is a photograph of Allen Rowlinson and his wife, Anneka. They're sitting side by side at a restaurant table, smiling at the camera. It is the header image of a page on the Urostomy Association's website entitled 'Cancer isn't going to beat me'!

Cancer isn’t going to beat me!

Allen Rowlinson was diagnosed with bladder cancer in June 2010, aged just 52. In his blog, Allen shares how, thanks to support from family, friends and professionals, he has got back to enjoying life and feeling himself again.

This photo is of Lucy drinking an Aperol Spritz. It is the header image of Lucy's blog on the Urostomy Association's website

Loving life again

Faced with cervical cancer for the second time, Lucy had a urostomy to give her the very best chance of surviving. Now thriving, she’s sharing her story to show that having a urinary diversion doesn’t need to stop you embracing the life you want to live.

This is a photo of Lydia Makaroff, CEO of Fight Bladder Cancer. It is the header image for a guest blog on the Urostomy Association's website entitled 'Improving information and support for people with urostomies'

Improving information and support for people with urostomies

Research from Fight Bladder Cancer sheds light on significant gaps in patient education, particularly regarding the impact of urinary diversions on sexual health. In this guest blog, Dr Lydia Makaroff, shares some of the research findings.

This is a photograph of Linda Trill. She is author of the 'Cruising with a urostomy' blog on the Urostomy Association website.

Cruising with a urostomy

Linda had a cystectomy in October 2023. In her blog, Linda shares how she and her husband were determined to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a Rhine river cruise which involved a hotel stay, plane travel and eight nights on the boat. It was a packing challenge!

This is a photo of liquid that is a cloudy purple. It is the header image for the 'What is purple urinary bag syndrome' article on the Urostomy Association's website

Purple urinary bag syndrome

If you wake up one morning and find that the urine in your catheter or night drainage bag has suddenly turned purple it can be very alarming. In this blog, Katie Sainsbury explores the possible causes, treatments and preventions.

This is a photo of John Cunningham who, along with his wife Wendy, is undertaking the Land's End to John O-Groats challenge, despite having two stomas. It is the header image for his blog on the Urostomy Association website.

Walk of hope and gratitude

John Cunningham has not only a urostomy but a colostomy too. Now he and his wife, Wendy, are embarking on the Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge to show there can be life after cancer and that you can still achieve your goals, even living with two stomas.

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