I'm glad Ms. Salmons is taking CRC screening seriously, and glad that she knows that having a colostomy isn't the end of the world, from a relative's experience. In fact, our organization (UOAA) exists for the very purpose of helping people return to their normal life-styles - or even better, if they had a chronic illness that was slowing them down. UOAA is United Ostomy Associations of America, a network of local support groups around the country - of which 4 are in North Carolina. Check our website to find contact information for the one nearest you. www.uoaa.org or toll-free 800-826-0826. To your good health!