News & Events

World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2025: Explore the agenda and join us in Brussels
Discover the agenda for the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2025 in Brussels and join a global day of learning, advocacy, and connection on October 13-14.
WBCPC Annual Report 2024
Explore our 2024 Annual Report to discover how we reached over 12 million people, welcomed new members, launched vital patient resources, and united voices at our global Forum in Punta Cana.

Recognising symptoms of bladder cancer: New patient factsheet available
New factsheet available to help recognise early signs of bladder cancer, featuring patient stories and expert guidance to support timely diagnosis.

Facing bladder cancer: Rebekka shares the story of her father, Peter Noll
Rebekka shares the story of her father, Swiss author Peter Noll, who chose to face bladder cancer without treatment, living his final year with dignity, independence, and quiet strength.

Introducing WBCPC Scientific Advisory Board
WBCPC new global advisory board brings together leading experts to guide our patient-centred, evidence-based work in bladder cancer.

Advancing person-centred care in bladder cancer – new Medscape course now available
In collaboration with WBCPC, Medscape created an educational course to support healthcare professionals in delivering more person-centred care for people living with advanced bladder cancer.
WBCPC appoints new President as the Board expands
The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition announces Lori Funk-Cirefice as its new President and welcomes new Directors to an enlarged Board

World Continence Week 2025
World Continence Week highlights the impact of urinary incontinence on bladder cancer patients and the importance of recognising and addressing continence challenges as part of cancer care.

WBCPC joins call to protect patient voting rights in EMA committees
The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition co-signed a joint statement calling for meaningful patient involvement and the protection of voting rights in EMA committees as part of EU pharmaceutical legislation reform.
Dr Lydia Makaroff steps down as WBCPC President
Dr Lydia Makaroff term as WBCPC President ends, with key milestones achieved in global bladder cancer patient engagement, advocacy, and awareness.