Bladder cancer awareness month

Bladder Cancer. These two words deliver a devastating impact. Every year, over 610,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer, and 1.9m people find themselves living with the condition. It is the 9^th most commonly diagnosed cancer and the 13^th cause of death from cancer globally. But, a timely diagnosis significantly increases the chance of long-term survival and quality of life.

Blood in the urine is the most important warning sign of bladder cancer to watch out for.

Yet bladder cancer is the forgotten cancer and what many don’t know is early diagnosis offers people a higher chance of successful treatment and long-term survival. We need to get people talking about this important statistic and we need them to share this fact. World Bladder Cancer Awareness month in May 2024 is a chance for us to do exactly that.

Explore the impact of bladder cancer in different countries in an interactive global map by visiting the Bladder Cancer Digital World Tour. 

Campaign theme for 2024 – Challenging uncertainty around bladder cancer symptoms

We’re thrilled to introduce a new initiative for this year’s campaign: an engaging online game called “Spot the Drop!”

This game connects seeing red to taking action by challenging your reaction time. But there’s more than just fun and games: “Spot the Drop” emphasises the importance of early detection and prompt medical attention if symptoms arise, highlighting how prompt action directly impacts early diagnosis and survival rates.

Even after the end of the Awareness Month, we invite you to play the game, share it with your community, and help spread awareness about the importance of early detection.