Living It With Sandra James

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I’m Sandra, a colorectal cancer survivor, sharing my journey from first symptom, to diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. This channel is about awareness, encouragement, and hope. Subscribe to join me on this journey where we can learn, connect, and find hope. No one should ever feel alone.

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What I Wish I Knew Sooner #healthawareness

What I Wish I Knew Sooner #healthawareness Living It With Sandra James

31 views - 14 hours ago

Ostomy Supply Unboxing: Why I Keep Extra on Hand #OstomySupplies

Ostomy Supply Unboxing: Why I Keep Extra on Hand #OstomySupplies Living It With Sandra James

39 views - 3 days ago

Unpredictable Ostomy Output & Starting Juicing | 30 Day Check-In Begins #colorectalcancersurvivor

Unpredictable Ostomy Output & Starting Juicing | 30 Day Check-In Begins #colorectalcancersurvivor Living It With Sandra James

107 views - 1 week ago

Rebounding With an Ostomy: Smashing Fear & Building Confidence #colorectalcancersurvivor #rebounding

Rebounding With an Ostomy: Smashing Fear & Building Confidence #colorectalcancersurvivor #rebounding Living It With Sandra James

50 views - 1 week ago

I Thought I Was Hydrated… I Was Wrong

I Thought I Was Hydrated… I Was Wrong Living It With Sandra James

82 views - 2 weeks ago

Yes, You Can Shower with an Ostomy — Here’s How I Do It #colorectalcancersurvivor

Yes, You Can Shower with an Ostomy — Here’s How I Do It #colorectalcancersurvivor Living It With Sandra James

279 views - 2 weeks ago

I Couldn't Say the Word: Does Sharing My Truth Really Help Anyone Else?#disclosure

I Couldn't Say the Word: Does Sharing My Truth Really Help Anyone Else?#disclosure Living It With Sandra James

52 views - 2 weeks ago

The Ultimate Ostomy Challenge: 10 Hours at a Pop-up market without needing a bag change?

The Ultimate Ostomy Challenge: 10 Hours at a Pop-up market without needing a bag change? Living It With Sandra James

48 views - 3 weeks ago

Can I Jump with an Ostomy? What If My Bag Falls Off?

Can I Jump with an Ostomy? What If My Bag Falls Off? Living It With Sandra James

121 views - 3 weeks ago

The Deodorizing Lubricant That Ended My Ostomy Pancaking Problem

The Deodorizing Lubricant That Ended My Ostomy Pancaking Problem Living It With Sandra James

284 views - 4 weeks ago

Why I Chose YouTube to Share My Colorectal Cancer Journey

Why I Chose YouTube to Share My Colorectal Cancer Journey Living It With Sandra James

62 views - 1 month ago

Confidence Uncovered: Breaking Ostomy Clothing/Fashion Myths

Confidence Uncovered: Breaking Ostomy Clothing/Fashion Myths Living It With Sandra James

77 views - 1 month ago

Do Wipes Affect Ostomy Bag Adhesion? What Works for Me

Do Wipes Affect Ostomy Bag Adhesion? What Works for Me Living It With Sandra James

98 views - 1 month ago

Practical Survival Moments: Emergency Partial Ostomy Bag Change

Practical Survival Moments: Emergency Partial Ostomy Bag Change Living It With Sandra James

164 views - 1 month ago

My 5 Must-Have Products for Stoma Care

My 5 Must-Have Products for Stoma Care Living It With Sandra James

215 views - 1 month ago

The Confidence to Disclose: Why Stigma Is the Wrong Filter

The Confidence to Disclose: Why Stigma Is the Wrong Filter Living It With Sandra James

56 views - 1 month ago

Why Some People Name Their Stoma and What Makes Sense

Why Some People Name Their Stoma and What Makes Sense Living It With Sandra James

159 views - 1 month ago

How I Measure My Stoma: Why Size Changes Matter

How I Measure My Stoma: Why Size Changes Matter Living It With Sandra James

643 views - 1 month ago

A Happy Holiday and Thank You to Viewers and Subscribers

A Happy Holiday and Thank You to Viewers and Subscribers Living It With Sandra James

25 views - 2 months ago

Ostomy Bag Leaks: What I Do and Suggest for Reducing Them

Ostomy Bag Leaks: What I Do and Suggest for Reducing Them Living It With Sandra James

701 views - 2 months ago

There Is More To Me Than Just My Bag and What I Survived

There Is More To Me Than Just My Bag and What I Survived Living It With Sandra James

47 views - 2 months ago

Will You Feel Confident with Your Ostomy Bag During the Holiday?

Will You Feel Confident with Your Ostomy Bag During the Holiday? Living It With Sandra James

84 views - 2 months ago

My First CT scan After APR Surgery/Colorectal Cancer Update

My First CT scan After APR Surgery/Colorectal Cancer Update Living It With Sandra James

123 views - 2 months ago

Is there something you’ve been holding on to and you need to let go?

Is there something you’ve been holding on to and you need to let go? Living It With Sandra James

58 views - 2 months ago

My New Travel Bag and What I Take with Me

My New Travel Bag and What I Take with Me Living It With Sandra James

146 views - 2 months ago

“Cute Purse!” … Actually, It’s My Ostomy Bag Cover

“Cute Purse!” … Actually, It’s My Ostomy Bag Cover Living It With Sandra James

265 views - 2 months ago

My Stoma Is Noisy — Here’s the Truth

My Stoma Is Noisy — Here’s the Truth Living It With Sandra James

322 views - 3 months ago

“Revel Sent Me This… Ostomy Products I Didn’t Expect!

“Revel Sent Me This… Ostomy Products I Didn’t Expect! Living It With Sandra James

94 views - 3 months ago

What No One Told Me Before My Ostomy Surgery

What No One Told Me Before My Ostomy Surgery Living It With Sandra James

308 views - 3 months ago

Ostomy Life Made Easier with Revel in My Bag

Ostomy Life Made Easier with Revel in My Bag Living It With Sandra James

308 views - 3 months ago

The Truth About Living with an Ostomy Bag (Myths vs. Facts)

The Truth About Living with an Ostomy Bag (Myths vs. Facts) Living It With Sandra James

270 views - 3 months ago

Quick and Easy Tips to Incorporate Self-Care Into Your Busy Day

Quick and Easy Tips to Incorporate Self-Care Into Your Busy Day Living It With Sandra James

23 views - 3 months ago

Don’t Wait for Symptoms: Early Screening Saves Lives

Don’t Wait for Symptoms: Early Screening Saves Lives Living It With Sandra James

35 views - 3 months ago

Caring for My Stoma: What Works for Me #colorectalcancersurvivor

Caring for My Stoma: What Works for Me #colorectalcancersurvivor Living It With Sandra James

1.2K views - 3 months ago

“Unboxing My Lifeline: Ostomy Supplies I Rely On”

“Unboxing My Lifeline: Ostomy Supplies I Rely On” Living It With Sandra James

364 views - 3 months ago

Finding My People at the UOAA Ostomy Conference

Finding My People at the UOAA Ostomy Conference Living It With Sandra James

113 views - 4 months ago

“The Words I Wrote to Myself Before It All Began”

“The Words I Wrote to Myself Before It All Began” Living It With Sandra James

30 views - 4 months ago

My New Reality Bag Change: Living with a Permanent Colostomy Bag. #ostomybagchange

My New Reality Bag Change: Living with a Permanent Colostomy Bag. #ostomybagchange Living It With Sandra James

2.2K views - 4 months ago

“Living with An Ostomy: Answering Your Ostomy Questions.”

“Living with An Ostomy: Answering Your Ostomy Questions.” Living It With Sandra James

484 views - 4 months ago

The Surgery Wasn’t Over: Unforeseen Bowel Obstruction

The Surgery Wasn’t Over: Unforeseen Bowel Obstruction Living It With Sandra James

87 views - 4 months ago

Suggested APR Surgery: I Chose a Second Opinion

Suggested APR Surgery: I Chose a Second Opinion Living It With Sandra James

84 views - 4 months ago

My MRI Results: Did Radiation and Chemotherapy Work?

My MRI Results: Did Radiation and Chemotherapy Work? Living It With Sandra James

57 views - 4 months ago

Chemotherapy Side Effects: How I Managed Them

Chemotherapy Side Effects: How I Managed Them Living It With Sandra James

29 views - 4 months ago

I Almost Quit: What Radiation Therapy Does to Your Body & Mind

I Almost Quit: What Radiation Therapy Does to Your Body & Mind Living It With Sandra James

47 views - 5 months ago

Diagnosed Stage 2 Rectal Cancer: Immediate Surgery Wasn’t an Option

Diagnosed Stage 2 Rectal Cancer: Immediate Surgery Wasn’t an Option Living It With Sandra James

93 views - 5 months ago

Colorectal Cancer Symptoms: What to Watch Out For

Colorectal Cancer Symptoms: What to Watch Out For Living It With Sandra James

42 views - 5 months ago

September 1, 2025 We Suspect Cancer: My Colorectal Cancer Story

September 1, 2025 We Suspect Cancer: My Colorectal Cancer Story Living It With Sandra James

162 views - 5 months ago