2 March 2026. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

WBCPC Presents at ASCO GU 2026 in San Francisco

At ASCO GU 2026, Alex Filicevas presented a poster on inclusive language in genitourinary cancers, highlighting the importance of clear terminology to support patient understanding and shared decision-making.

Ensuring that scientific and medical terms are easy to understand and interpet is not about simplifying science. It is about putting people affected by bladder cancer first so can meaningfully engage in decisions about their own care and where relevant participate in research.
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28 February 2026. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Rare Disease Day: Standing together for people affected by rare bladder cancers

On Rare Disease Day, we highlight rare forms of bladder cancer and the need for greater awareness, research and equitable care.

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25 February 2026. Building Community, NEWS

Empowering patient groups: new fundraising guide released

We are excited to launch a guide packed with practical advice and inspiring examples to help patient groups raise funds sustainably.

We have been working to bring the community together and empower bladder cancer patient voices as we raise awareness worldwide. This new guide is designed to give patient organisations the tools they need to do just that.
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20 February 2026. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Understanding medical terms in bladder cancer: a new factsheet to help you navigate the language of care

Explore our new factsheet designed to explain common bladder cancer terms and help patients and families feel more confident in conversations about care.

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19 February 2026. Building Community, EVENTS

Save the Date: World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2026 in Hong Kong

The global bladder cancer community will gather on September 21–22, 2026, in Hong Kong for this year’s World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum.

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11 February 2026. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Launching Close the Loop: What cancer patient organisations are facing five years after COVID-19

Explore how, as part of the Global Cancer Coalitions Network, patient organisations worldwide are adapting to post-COVID challenges while continuing to support people affected by cancer.

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6 February 2026. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Expanding access to bladder cancer patient information: factsheets available in Portuguese

Five bladder cancer factsheets are now available in Portuguese, expanding access to trusted patient information through WBCPC’s partnership with Oncoguia and CABEM Mais Vidas.

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5 February 2026. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Applications open: Bladder Cancer Awareness Month Grants 2026–2028

Ahead of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month in May 2026, we are offering three multi-year support grants (2026–2028) to enable sustained bladder cancer awareness projects in low- and middle-income countries.

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4 February 2026. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

Get involved this World Cancer Day 2026: United by Unique

Learn how you can get involved on World Cancer Day – we invite you to join the global call for cancer care that recognises and responds to each person’s unique needs.

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3 February 2026. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

WBCPC calls attention to patient lived experiences as EU discusses future cancer funding

WBCPC engaged in discussions at the European Parliament on how EU health investment can reduce inequalities and improve cancer care across Member States.

As patient organisations working across Europe, we regularly hear from people at the point of diagnosis who do not know what questions to ask, who are unsure what their options are, and who feel that what happens next depends less on their needs and more on where they live. What they are experiencing is a postcode lottery. This is where Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan becomes very real.
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