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Life’s a Polyp Foundation

@lifesapolyp.bsky.social
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LAPF is built on 4 pillars of education, community, advocacy, and research for patients, families, and providers of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Show me your blue and your strong arm selfie for Dress in Blue Day for colorectal cancer awareness! #dressinblueday #strongarmselfie #colorectalcancer #familialadenomatouspolyposis #familialpolyposis #ColorectalCancerAwareness
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
1. Happy Rare Disease Day! This photo was taken just 14 months before we would lose - far quicker than daddy and I anticipated or were prepared for. But we remind ourselves how blessed we both are to have had her an extra 39 years than what was expected. FAP Shirt & kid’s book linked in bio
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
If you’re near Turtle Lake, WI on February 27th, you’ll want to make sure to celebrate Rare Disease Day at the Turtle Lake Public Library to hear a very special reading by Ann of her rare disease book! 🗓️ February 27, 2026 ⏰ 10:30am CST 📍 301 Maple Street S, Turtle Lake, WI 54889
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Be sure to check out Jenny’s latest article on RareDisease.net about Patient Advocacy: Tips for Communicating with Your Doctor raredisease.net/living/commu...
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Rare Disease: Communicating Effectively with Doctors
Walking the fine line of being heard versus ignored.
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
I had the honor to chat with Adam with thehandicapablepodcast about what I’ve learned from living with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Short Bowel Syndrome as well as the pivotal role community plays with any chronic illness or disability open.spotify.com/episode/5S5g...
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The Handicapable Podcast: S3 E3: Life's a Polyp
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
The Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act (H.R. 5684/S. 3304) would require federally regulated private & public insurers to cover medically necessary nutrition products to alleviate cost burden families currently face Send a letter to your congress members rarediseases.quorum.us/campaign/154...
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Support Access to Medically Necessary Nutrition for People with Rare Diseases
Many people affected by rare diseases rely on medical nutrition products such as low-protein modified foods or specialty formula as part of treatment for their condition.
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
I had the honor of sharing my experiences with various medical devices and thoughts about Safe Medical Device Repair with the Safe Repair Project www.saferepairproject.com/a-patient-pe...
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A Patient Perspective on Safe Medical Device Repair - Safe Repair Project
We recently spoke with Patients Rising member Jenny Jones to better understand how patients view right to repair legislation when it comes to medical devices. As lawmakers across the country...
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Jenny and Amy share how grief has changed how they view the world, their relationships with their fathers and families in episode 3 of A Daughter’s Love Podcast 📺 Watch: youtu.be/NnwREDg0Eo4 🎙️Podcast platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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How Grief Changes Us
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
The Infusion Access Foundation is doing research to better understand needle fear and phobia. It’s a quick survey and your participation is greatly appreciated! Research Link: uwrf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Guess what we did today! 😁 Episode 3 will be coming soon for A Daughter’s Love Podcast! #cancer #raredisease #alzheimer #podcast #grief #familialadenomatouspolyposis #familialpolyposis
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
It was great being a guest on The Chronic Truth Podcast and talking about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and changing the world! youtu.be/e3ivY0aHql4?...
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Why Genetic Testing Can't Wait Until Age 16 - Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) | Jenny Jones
YouTube video by The Chronic Truth Podcast
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
I cry every time I read this beautifully written piece from my interview with Jessica from rareatives 🥹 rareatives.com/2025/10/01/l...
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Life’s a Polyp: Jenny’s Journey from FAP Patient to Advocate
Individuals with rare diseases and chronic illnesses have significant rates of medical PTSD. Jenny Jones’ experience with FAP and SBS led her to develop medical PTSD. Now, as an advocate and …
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
free ebook with step-by-step guide for cancer patients and financial aid resources www.evolvvhealth.com/ebook_patien...
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Evolvv Health | Cancer Coaching & Support
Evolvv Health helps newly diagnosed cancer patients and caregivers navigate treatment decisions, access financial aid and practical resources, and find calm, compassionate coaching—so you feel support...
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Research Fundraiser ends TONIGHT 10/25 11:59 pm PST! 3 sales away from being able to donate proceeds to FAP & Alzheimer’s Research. Get yours now: spreadgoodshop.com/products/fie...
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Spread Good Shop was kind enough to extend the sale until 10/25! We need 7 more orders for donationable proceeds to be available for research for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis & Alzheimer’s in honor of our mamas. We’d love your help to do so! spreadgoodshop.com/products/fie...
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Fierce Mama
Proceeds from this merch benefit NORD Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Research Fund and Cure Alzheimer's Fund in honor of Jenny and Amy's mothers.Jenny and Amy share the life and chronic illness storie...
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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 13/10/2025
"Jenny and Amy share their #grief #experiences over the last year after losing their #mothers as well as the lessons they've gleamed from grief.": buff.ly/GC7owCf via @lifesapolyp.bsky.social #LifeLessons #loss
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Our Lessons in Grief
Jenny and Amy share their grief experiences over the last year after losing their mothers as well as the lessons they've gleamed from grief. Get your Fierce Mama shirt, hoodie, or tote before 10/18…
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Our Lessons in Grief is available now to listen or watch! In it we share our grief experiences over the last year after losing our mamas as well as the lessons we’ve gleamed from grief. 🎙️Podcast platforms: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... 🎥 YouTube: youtu.be/XLFQ40bL73A
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A Daughter’s Love Podcast • A podcast on Spotify for Creators
Jenny (Life’s a Polyp) and Amy share the life and cancer stories of their mothers as well as their own experiences, memories, and grief of losing their mothers less than a month apart. Jenny and Amy ...
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
The final radiologist diagnosed me w/chronic patulous small bowel: there’s a segment stretched wider than normal. It can cause diarrhea, pain, bloating, malabsorption.
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
My latest article about learning how to self-advocate with rare disease is now live on RareDisease.net! raredisease.net/living/self-...
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Living With a Rare Disease: Learning Self-advocacy
Practical tips for developing self-advocacy skills
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
We’ve been working w/Spread Good Shop & are excited to announce a limited time merch fundraiser in honor of our mamas & A Daughter’s Love Podcast. Proceeds donated to NORD FAP Research Fund & Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. It’s 3 items in 5 different colors each spreadgoodshop.com/products/fie...
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Fierce Mama
Proceeds from this merch benefit NORD Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Research Fund and Cure Alzheimer's Fund in honor of Jenny and Amy's mothers.Jenny and Amy share the life and chronic illness storie...
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Small bowel follow through day I downed the first bottle in under a minute. My tech says “oh….wow, most people sip on it”. I explain, it’s one of the better tasting things I have to drink for tests 😂 ” it can take up to 4 hours for the test “. My transit is 1.5 hours so we should be pretty quick. 😆
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Listen now to the first TyePod Panel where myself and other chronic illness advocates share the how we find support in podcasts and navigating difficult days. youtu.be/QuABYwqga-c?...
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The TyePod Panel 1
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
OMG yall! It’s a kids book about DNA and $1 from every sale is donated to hereditary cancer advocacy. 😍😍 Go to www.MendelCat.com Paperback ISBN 979-8-218-77999-3 Hardbound: ISBN 979-8-218-79986-1
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Yay Yay DNA with Mendel G. Cat
Yay Yay DNA! Do You Wonder What Makes You You? With Mendel G. Cat. A story book about deoxyribonucleic acid for young readers. Art and words by Mark A. Hicks
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Don’t miss out on Part Two about Common Genetic Cancers by Krishnan Family Foundation Commonly Seen Predisposition Syndromes Sept 24th 8pm ET Register:? qrfy.io/74q7vibjfk
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Webinar 2: Commonly Seen Predisposition Syndromes. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
This free, 3-part webinar series empowers parents and young adults with knowledge about inherited cancer risk, common genetic syndromes like Lynch Syndrome, Li Fraumeni Syndrome. CMMRD, and when to co...
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Super excited to share that my cousin & I officially launched our podcast where we share our mama’s stories with cancer and Alzheimer’s or rare disease as well as our grief journey of losing them three weeks apart www.YouTube.com/LifesaPolyp creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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Life's a Polyp
Life's a Polyp explores life with two rare diseases - Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Short Bowel Syndrome. It is also where A Daughter's Love Podcast is housed. In it, Jenny and Amy heal grief thr...
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
A Daughter’s Love Podcast is LIVE on Podcast platforms NOW and will go live on YouTube Saturday! We’re so excited for you to listen/watch 
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🔗www.YouTube.com/LifesaPolyp
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A Daughter’s Love Podcast • A podcast on Spotify for Creators
Jenny (Life’s a Polyp) and Amy share the life and cancer stories of their mothers as well as their own experiences, memories, and grief of losing their mothers less than a month apart. Jenny and Amy ...
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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 31/08/2025
"due to the ongoing condition of #ChronicPain, the #pain ..no longer is a reliable warning that harm is occurring. Rather than withdrawing from activity in #fear ..it is to our benefit to engage..with #pacing practices in place.": buff.ly/N74cFNV by @lifesapolyp.bsky.social #spoonie #CBT
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Understanding CBT as a Tool in Chronic Pain Management
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
We had a great time recording our 1st episode of A Daughter’s Love Podcast! Between recording, catching up, & lunch, we even made a couple TikToks!😆 Episodes will be available on podcast platform & YouTube  Be sure to subscribe to www.youtube.com/lifesapolyp  TikTok: www.TikTok.com/@lifesapolyp
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
In-Person/Virtual the Rare Disease Caucus Briefing about Regulatory Urgency & Therapeutic Opportunity for Rare Disease. 🗓️ Thursday, September 11 ⏰2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET 🏛️House Rayburn 2060, Washington, D.C. & livestream 💻Register everylifefoundation.org/rare-advocat...
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
In my latest YouTube video, I share what I learned for Rehabilitation and Recovery from Brain Injuries youtu.be/UFIg0Wlf2M0
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Rehab and Recovery for Brain Injury
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
NORD’s virtual community conversation: Navigating School and Beyond: Advocacy Tips for Rare Youth and Young Adults. Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 Time: 6-7 p.m. ET Register: rarediseases.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=3DZ...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Navigating School and Beyond: Advocacy Tips for Rare Youth and Young Adults. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meet...
Being a teen or young adult with a rare disease isn’t easy—especially when it comes to speaking up for yourself. But your voice is powerful, and this webinar is all about helping you use it with confi...
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
UTDN & Your Gay Lawyer partnered to share the 9 documents needed to create a domestic partnership to provide the same protections of marriage If you’re not aware of what you need to protect your wishes & relationship, watch UTDN’s linked video Live in Love & Love to All ♥️🌈 youtu.be/hOhIHdmnBM0?...
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How To Save Gay Marriage
YouTube video by Under The Desk News
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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 03/08/2025
CW: #Death . "That was when we knew there was no more hope of saving her. The only thing left I could do as a #caregiver was make her last days as comfortable and full of love as I possibly could.": buff.ly/blN9jLQ by @lifesapolyp.bsky.social #family #ChronicPain #spoonies
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Caregiving for Mom - The Last Years
Reflections on My Caregiver Role for Mama
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Get ready! On August 24th, Dan will be sharing his AFAP journey with an expert panel at 2:30pm GMT. Register at: www.path-scope.com
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Hereditary Live is a one-of-a-kind platform where clinicians present challenging cases and receive real-time feedback from global experts. When: August 14 6:00 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. PT tinyurl.com/2ctkrxk5
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
It was great to be a guest on The Tye-Pod! You can listen now
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S2E38 with guest Jenny aka Life's a Polyp
The Tye-Pod · Episode
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
🧬 What is a Cancer Predisposition Syndrome? Learn how genetic testing can help identify cancer risks early. 📅 August 13th, 2025 ⏰ 6pm ET 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Big thanks to Krishnan Family Foundation, International WAGR Syndrome Association & Illumina, Inc.
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
🚨 CMS is trying to change ostomy supplies to be in the Competitive Bidding Program that would greatly decrease access and choice for ostomy supplies Please submit your comments and any personal story to CMS to protect ostomate access to their medically necessary supplies www.ostomy.org/take-action/
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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 21/07/2025
"We often think that it takes less time & we can be more #productive if we get everything done when we feel our best. In actuality..Moderating our activity allows for more things to be done in total with less #recovery periods required.": buff.ly/6cBUQws by @lifesapolyp.bsky.social‬ #ChronicIllness
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Understanding CBT as a Tool in Chronic Pain Management
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Join me in wishing the best daddy a girl could ask for a very happy birthday! He’s forever steadfast for me and mama, always doing whatever needs to be done. I love you so very much and wishing you a very happy birthday today 🫶
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
Last night dad & I went to visit my cousin Amy & family ♥️ We’ve been cooking up something exciting! We’ll be launching our new podcast to share the life and cancer stories of our mothers as well as our own experiences, memories, and grief of losing our mothers less than a month apart. Stay Tuned!
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
It’s my birthday! To help me celebrate, my biggest wish to share with you all is furthering FAP Awareness and Research as well as mama’s legacy and those of others lost by FAP whose loved ones carry on for them. Together, we can make the world a better place for future generations.
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
With Short Bowel Syndrome, stool consistency can make a big difference. United Ostomy Associations of America shares information to help with just that. While it focuses on SBS with ostomies, the same can be applied to a reconnection www.ostomy.org/maintaining-...
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Maintaining Nutrition and Hydration in the Management of Short Bowel Syndrome - United Ostomy Associations of America
Part 1 of a Two-Part Series featuring Emily Rubin MPH, RD, LDN, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalWith over two decades of experience at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Division of Gastroen...
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
United Ostomy Associations of America highlights Short Bowel Syndrome and provides electrolyte drink recipes to aid with maintaining hydration. While the article focuses on SBS with an ileostomy, the same can be applied to a reconnection. www.ostomy.org/maintaining-...
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Maintaining Nutrition and Hydration in the Management of Short Bowel Syndrome - United Ostomy Associations of America
Part 1 of a Two-Part Series featuring Emily Rubin MPH, RD, LDN, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalWith over two decades of experience at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Division of Gastroen...
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
With a donation of $25 to Ostomy Canada Society, members receive 2 editions of the Ostomy Canada Magazine. You can access the Summer 2025 edition at 👇🏻 www.ostomycanada.ca/resources/os...
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Summer 2025 Magazine Edition - Ostomy Canada Society
Summer 2025 Magazine
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
This morning 30 yrs ago, my colon was removed due to my polyps from Familial Adenomatous Polyposis starting to turn cancerous. It only seems fitting to share my latest magazine article about The Hardest Lesson I Learned As A Child With An Ostomy, published in Ostomy Canada Society
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Join Ostomy Canada Society for a free webinar Wednesday, July 23 @ 8 PM ET via Microsoft Teams Beyond the Bag: A Discussion about Sexuality, Intimacy, & Dating with an Ostomy Discover practical tips, build self-confidence, and hear from guest speaker Leslie Heath, NSWOC Open to all—register today
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Beyond the Bag: A Discussion about Sexuality, Intimacy and Dating with an Ostomy - Ostomy Canada Society
Beyond the Bag: A Discussion about Sexuality, Intimacy and Dating with an Ostomy WEBINAR DETAILS Date: July 23, 2025 Day: Wednesday Time: 8pm ET / 5pm PT Duration: 1 hour SECURE YOUR SPOT The Ostomy C...
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
CGA-IGC has a multitude of free resources available designed to provide a guide around treatment & care for LGBTQI+ patients & their families to support inclusive care. tinyurl.com/mcxhp9jn
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Toolkits | CGA-IGC
Check here for collections of authoritative multi-media resources on a variety of topics that will help advance care of hereditary gastrointestinal cancer patients.
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
from CGA-IGC 1️⃣ Surgical & psychotherapy perspectives tinyurl.com/f2cwfy9 2️⃣ webinar with the American College of Gastroenterology on endoscopic surveillance & intervention tinyurl.com/22rte9tr 3️⃣ recent findings/advancements tinyurl.com/96fctee9
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Learn more about Life after prophylactic surgery for familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC - CGA-IGC Communications CommitteeIf you didn’t have the chance to join us for our fourth webinar of the year (or are interested in viewing it again!), as a CGA-IGC member, ...
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Life’s a Polyp Foundation @lifesapolyp.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Oh. My. God. !!!! I am beyond honored to have received a shout out from CGA-IGC! 🥰 Thrilled that dandrydock also received a shout out! He’s a beast with AFAP advocacy! 🔥
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