29 April 2026. NEWS, Raising Awareness

BCAM26: Join the #GetChecked Challenge and share your #UnsureStories

This Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, we are launching two new initiatives: #GetChecked Challenge and #UnsureStories, to encourage earlier action when symptoms appear and help more people recognise the signs of bladder cancer sooner.

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27 April 2026. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS

WBCPC supports WECAN Open Letter calling to protect health in the EU Budget

The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition supports the WECAN Foundation Open Letter urging Members of the European Parliament to safeguard health as a standalone priority in the next EU Budget and protect long-term investment in cancer care.

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15 April 2026. Building Community, EVENTS

WECAN Retreat 2026: shaping priorities for the year ahead

The WECAN community gathered in Prague to reflect on the past year and set priorities for the future, bringing together organisations across 23 cancer types.

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14 April 2026. NEWS, Raising Awareness

French versions of bladder cancer treatment factsheets now available

Two treatment-focused bladder cancer factsheets are now available in French, supporting improved access to clear and reliable information for French-speaking communities.

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8 April 2026. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2026: Resources now available in 31 languages

BCAM 2026 marks the final year of the “Feeling unsure? Get checked.” campaign, with resources now available in 31 languages to support global awareness.

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7 April 2026. NEWS, Raising Awareness

World Health Day 2026: Standing with science to improve awareness and care in bladder cancer

On World Health Day 2026, we highlight the importance of science, reliable information and awareness to support earlier diagnosis and better care for people affected by bladder cancer.

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3 April 2026. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS

Mission Early Call to Action for Better Early Cancer Care now published

A global Call to Action to strengthen early cancer care has been launched, with the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition among its co-signatories.

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1 April 2026. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

Making patient experience count: the role of patient-reported outcomes in cancer trials

At CDDF Workshop 2026, the importance of better designing patient-reported outcomes to influence cancer research and treatment decisions was highlighted.

If we want patient-reported outcomes to inform decisions, they need to be embedded early, co-created with patients, and aligned with what decision-makers actually need. Otherwise, we will continue collecting patient experience without it influencing outcomes.
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1 April 2026. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Spanish versions of bladder cancer treatment factsheets now available

Two key bladder cancer factsheets on treatment are now available in Spanish, helping improve access to clear, patient-friendly information.

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26 March 2026. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2026 Toolkit now available

The Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2026 campaign toolkit is now available, providing resources and guidance to support global awareness and encourage earlier diagnosis.

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