Catch up on key discussions from the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024

The World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024 Summary Report is now available for download. This report provides a concise reflection on the presentations, discussions, and ideas shared at this year’s event. If you missed the Forum or would like to revisit key conversations, you can access the full report below.

The 4th annual World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum took place in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and for the first time, it expanded to a two-day programme. This format allowed for deeper discussions and increased collaboration among participants, bringing together patients, patient advocates, healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry experts from around the world. The Forum served as a dynamic space to address the challenges faced by the bladder cancer community globally, highlighting innovative approaches to awareness, advocacy, patient support, and policy change.

This report is a summary of the insights and takeaways from the sessions, reflecting the diverse perspectives shared by participants. By capturing these discussions, we hope to inspire continued collaboration and drive meaningful actions that improve the lives of those affected by bladder cancer.

The report also highlights key advocacy initiatives led by our coalition member organisations, demonstrating their efforts to improve bladder cancer care at the national and regional levels. A major theme this year was the importance of international cooperation, reinforcing the idea that stronger patient advocacy networks and knowledge sharing are essential to achieving better outcomes worldwide.

All the sessions of the event are available on our YouTube Channel.

📅 Save the date! The 5th World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum will take place as a hybrid event on October 13-14, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Stay tuned for more updates!