The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition joined organisations across the cancer community in co-signing Mission Early’s Call to Action for Better Early Cancer Care, highlighted during an event at the European Parliament on March 17, 2026.

At the European Association of Urology Congress 2026, a session explored why women with bladder cancer are often diagnosed later and experience worse outcomes, highlighting the need for greater awareness, improved education and gender-sensitive approaches to care.

At the European Association of Urology Congress 2026, we hosted a session examining why some people delay seeking medical care for urinary symptoms and how awareness and communication can support earlier diagnosis of bladder cancer.

Today at the European Association of Urology Congress 2026, we presented the BCLEAR project, highlighting how improved health literacy and patient education can support earlier diagnosis and better decision-making for people affected by bladder cancer.

At EAU26, a session explored urinary incontinence as a comorbidity affecting people with bladder cancer and marked the launch of a new Urge to Act report calling for greater attention to continence health in policy and care.

At EAU26, WBCPC contributed to the BCLEAR session on shared decision-making, sharing global patient survey insights and highlighting the importance of clear communication and patient involvement in bladder cancer care.

Today at EAU Patient Day, we presented new research on behavioural factors influencing care-seeking for urinary symptoms linked to bladder cancer. The poster received 3rd Prize in the Patient Advocacy Poster Session.

The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition will participate in the European Association of Urology (EAU) Congress from 13–16 March 2026 in London, contributing to several sessions and engaging with the global urology community.

An International Women’s Day opinion piece bringing together two patient advocates and one healthcare professional to address gender bias in bladder cancer care.