We discuss Colostomy and ileostomy. These in laymen terms are cuts made on the abdominal wall during surgery to have an alternative outlet for waste especially feaces created.
The cut is also known as a stoma. Patients with this condition are known as ostomates. Colon or rectal cancer is the least known cancer in PNG. Many people do not know that many Papua New Guineans are suffering from this cancer. The PNG Stoma Association founded by an ostomate Janet Yaki , aims to create awareness on colon cancer in the country…