A core pillar of our advocacy and awareness raising efforts each year is hosting the World Bladder Cancer Awareness Month in May, to highlight the facts about bladder cancer, promote awareness of the disease and call for more investment in research, treatment and care.
We also take the time to remember all those who have lost their fight with bladder cancer , and stand together as a global bladder cancer patient community to fight for those currently undergoing treatment and everyone affected by bladder cancer no matter where they live in the world.
Digital World Tour
In 2021, we went on a virtual journey to better understand the impact of the disease around the world. Bladder cancer knows no borders, and our Bladder Cancer Digital World Tour will virtually visited 31 countries – highlighting the impact of bladder cancer in different regions and shining the light on incredible organisations working to support people affected by bladder cancer.
Head over to the Bladder Cancer Digital World Tour and learn more about bladder cancer in the world.
About 2021 theme
This year’s World Bladder Cancer Awareness Month theme was all about conversation and your commitment to ask that important question “Have you ever heard about bladder cancer?” We believe that by asking this one question and talking about bladder cancer we can help millions become #BladderCancerAware if we ask each other to pay it forward by asking one other person “Have you ever heard about bladder cancer?” We all have a role to play in raising awareness about bladder cancer and whether you do it in-person or online, it all counts if we do it together.
550.000
new cases diagnosed
& approximately
200.000
deaths in 2019
Bladder Cancer is the
10th
most common cancer
globally
60% of cases
&
50% of deaths occur in less developed countries
How can you get involved?
We need you!
There are a number of different ways that you can support the bladder cancer awareness month campaign and help us to raise awareness about bladder cancer. Whether you represent a national organisation, a smaller group or are an individual – we need all hands-on deck!
Did you know that you can personalise your social media profile photos and banners to show your support? Update your profile photo with a Facebook frame and Twibbon for Twitter and other social media platforms.
Every contribution – small and large – helps us to bring awareness to this disease. Whether you have 5-minutes to give, or you wish to become more involved – it all counts. As a starting point, check out the social media pack below which has everything you may need to spread the world online. If you have other ideas, or need more support as an organisation, do reach out to us we will provide appropriate resources and support wherever possible.
To find ways to support the bladder cancer awareness month locally, also explore our members’ activities during the World Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2021, below.
Download, personalise and share the World Bladder Cancer Awareness Month materials with your network and community!
Factsheets
Social media messages
Social Media
Our members activities
Australia
bladdercancer.org.au
Visit PageAustralia
Bladder Cancer Awareness Australia
Visit PageCanada
Bladder Cancer Canada
Visit PageFrance
Cancer Vessie France – Les Zuros
Visit PageItaly
Associazione PaLiNUro
Visit PageNorway
Norwegian Bladder Cancer Society
Visit PageSouth Africa
Campaign 4 Cancer
Visit PageUnited Kingdom
Fight Bladder Cancer
Visit PageUnited Kingdom
Action Bladder Cancer UK
Visit PageUnited States
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN)
Visit Page
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For general information, information about membership or policy information, please contact the WBCPC Secretariat at info@worldbladdercancer.org
Member of
For general information, information about membership or policy information, please contact the WBCPC Secretariat at info@worldbladdercancer.org