10 June 2025. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Men’s Health Week – Raising awareness and supporting early diagnosis

During Men’s Health Week 2025, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition raises awareness about the higher risk of bladder cancer in men, emphasising early detection and sharing resources to support informed conversations.

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4 June 2025. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

Launch of the MEP interest group on continence health: Reflections on a new chapter

WBCPC joined the launch of the MEP Interest Group on Continence Health at the European Parliament, where experts and advocates called for urgent action on this often-overlooked issue.

Continence health is not a side issue, it is central to ensuring dignity and quality of life for millions across Europe. By working together, we can embed continence care into every relevant EU strategy, from gender equality to cancer prevention.
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1 June 2025. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Cancer Survivors Day – Celebrating strength, raising awareness

Marking Cancer Survivors Day 2025, we honour those who have faced bladder cancer and share resources to raise awareness about early detection and survivorship.

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Europe's beating cancer plan
27 May 2025. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan mid-term review: Key takeaways

WBCPC took part in the DG SANTE webinar on implementing Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, highlighting project results and new initiatives in cancer care, telemedicine, and personalised medicine.

While we have achieved much since the Plan’s launch in 2021, our work to deliver equitable, high-quality cancer care to every European remains urgent.
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25 May 2025. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

European Week Against Cancer – strengthening action on cancer awareness and prevention

This European Week Against Cancer, we join the call to strengthen awareness, prevention, and early detection efforts to better support people affected by bladder cancer across Europe.

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23 May 2025. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

20th anniversary of MEPs against cancer: Reflections on two decades of action

WBCPC participated in the 20th anniversary event of the MEPs Against Cancer (MAC) group at the European Parliament. The event gathered policymakers, cancer organisations, and civil society to reflect on progress and future priorities in cancer prevention, care, and research across Europe.

We must not only aim to beat cancer, but to ensure that life after cancer is lived with dignity and support.
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22 May 2025. Building Community, EVENTS

CANVES hosts first bladder cancer patient day in Madrid

CANVES held its first Bladder Cancer Patient Day in Madrid, where WBCPC joined to highlight the role of patient organisations and strengthen collaboration across the bladder cancer community in Spain.

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21 May 2025. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

Strengthening the voice of patients at the Cancer Mission Fair in Warsaw

Highlights from the First Cancer Mission Fair and ECHoS meeting in Warsaw, where we shared our work on patient engagement and celebrated key milestones in European cancer advocacy.

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20 May 2025. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

Clinical Trials Day: A commitment to better patient outcomes

This Clinical Trials Day, we highlight the importance of patient-centred research in bladder cancer and the urgent need to expand access to clinical trials for all.

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16 May 2025. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Why is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month important?

Bladder cancer awareness in May emphasises symptom recognition, early detection, and global support through advocacy and online engagement.

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