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Building Community, EVENTS Bladder cancer awareness month digital meetup – May 12
We’ve teamed up with stupid cancer this month, to organise a Digital Meetup for young bladder cancer patients and survivors, as part of the Bladder Cancer Awareness Month programme.
This focused digital meetup is organised to provide an informal platform to connect for all adolescent and young adult (AYA) bladder cancer survivors and patients in the United States and the world!
«We are calling all adolescent and young adult bladder cancer survivors and patients to join this meetup. No need to prepare - come as you are!
Alex Filicevas, Executive Director, World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition
May 12 at 9PM ET/ 6pm PT
Registrations are now closed.
Download the poster below, and help us promote the event!
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WBCPC team at the SIU42 Annual Congress in Montreal, Canada
Our team travelled to Montreal, Canada, for the Annual Congress organised by Société Internationale d’Urologie, to meet with urologists from across the globe.
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The ‘P’ Word: event on the challenge of urinary problems faced by people living with prostate and bladder cancer
A collaborative event highlighted the challenges of urinary incontinence, providing a platform for discussion and policy recommendations to increase the quality of life of…
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Speaker reflections from the #BladderCancerForum22
Stephen Head, Senior Director, Patient Partnerships at Astellas Pharma Europe, discussed the importance of raising our voice as a global community at the World…
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Recording available of the panel discussion “Empowering genitourinary cancer patients to become their own best advocates” – World Cancer Congress 2022
WBCPC Executive Director, Alex Filicevas, stressed the need for more bladder cancer support networks and organizations around the world at the World Cancer Congress…
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Get involved during World Cancer Day
Find out how you can get involved for World Cancer Day and play your part in creating a cancer-free world.
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Together let’s close the gap in cancer care – World Cancer Day!
On World Cancer Day, WBCPC recognises the power of knowledge and highlights the importance of closing the gap in cancer care.
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WBCPC will be speaking at the 38th Annual EAU Congress in March
The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition President, Dr Lydia Makaroff, and Executive Director, Alex Filicevas, will speak at various sessions at the 38th Annual…
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Together united to achieve greater equity on Rare Disease Day!
Find out the resources we have made available for you to show your support for Rare Disease Day.
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SAVE THE DATE – World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2023
Mark your calendar for the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2023 which will take place on October 19, in Madrid, Spain.
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Bladder Cancer Patient Day in France for a better informed patient
Full-day event organized Cancer Vessie France and Association Française d’Urologie helps patients and carers to better understand the bladder cancer care pathway.
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Week Against Cancer – A call to bringing forward cancer prevention in Europe
This year’s campaign highlights role of the European Code Against Cancer and Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan in cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship.
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Celebrating World No Tobacco Day 2023
WHO campaign aims to bring awareness to the harmful impact of tobacco on people and the planet
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International Men’s Health Week 2023
For the occasion of International Men’s Health Week, we are raising awareness about the prevention and early detection of bladder cancer in men.
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WBCPC & EAU Policy roundtable to launch EU White Paper on Bladder Cancer
Join us for this roundtable as we delve into the policy recommendations to leverage EU & national legislative opportunities for better support of patients…
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European Cancer Summit 2023 – Accelerating Momentum: A manifesto to 2030
Benefit from a discounted registration to European Cancer Summit 2023 and join leaders in oncology about how to make cancer in Europe more efficient,…
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Urology Week 2023: breaking taboo and raising incontinence awareness
Join us for Urology Week 2023 to raise awareness about incontinence issues and break the taboo around talking about it.
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Policy Roundtable: Stepping up for bladder cancer patients in Europe.
Together with the European Association of Urology, we brought key stakeholders for a bladder cancer focused policy discussion.
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World Mental Health Day 2023: Recognising mental health as a Universal Right
World Mental Health Day is a chance for us to rekindle our efforts to protect and improve mental health worldwide.
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World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2023 – Uniting bladder cancer advocates from around the world
Our annual event provided a platform to share ideas and best practice and explore opportunities to do better together.
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World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2023 workshops facilitate ideas and collaborations
Our bladder cancer patient advocates spent a morning sharing own initiatives, evaluating impact and co-creating projects for the future.
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Cancer in Africa: WBCPC joins the 14th AORTIC Conference
The leading cancer congress in the region brought together experts from across the world, where WBCPC had the opportunity to listen, learn and connect…
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Urge to Act: WBCPC signs Manifesto for policy reform on Continence Health in Europe
The Manifesto launched at the EU Continence Health Summit 2023 was co-signed by man European and international organisations present.
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Associazione PaLiNUro’s 6th Congress
WBCPC attended Associazione PaLiNUro’s 6th Congress in Milan, engaging with Italy’s bladder cancer community and sharing global care insights.
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WBCPC presents at European Cancer Summit 2023
WBCPC Executive Director joined a panel discussion on the future of cancer leadership, emphasising the significance of patient voices.
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British Association of Urological Nurses Conference 2023
WBCPC attended BAUN 2023, engaging with members and healthcare professionals to improve support and advocacy for bladder cancer.
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Recognising carers on International Caregiver Day
On International Caregiver Day we celebrate carers all around the world and highlight the emotional strains that they face on a daily basis.
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Launching the ‘Time to Accelerate’ Roadmap
The ‘Time to Accelerate’ Roadmap, launched in Brussels on November 29, 2023, introduces innovative strategies for advancing men’s cancer care across Europe.
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WBCPC shares patient-led research expertise at WECAN EBA Workshop
The Global Bladder Cancer Patient & Carer Survey served as an example of practical learning and inspiration for cancer patient advocates.
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Get involved during World Cancer Day
Find out how you can get involved for World Cancer Day and play your part in creating a cancer-free world.
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WBCPC brings patient perspective to Community Advisory Board of EU funded project
Exploring advanced cancer care and patient needs at the PRIME-ROSE meeting, WBCPC brought bladder cancer patient perspective to the Community Advisory Board.
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WBCPC Patient survey findings at ASCO GU Symposium in San Francisco
Global Bladder Cancer Patient & Carer Survey poster showcases key findings at ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium 2024.
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Bladder cancer research highlights from ASCO GU 2024
We have provided lay summaries for a selection of scientific research in bladder cancer presented at this leading congress.
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Empowering patient care with AI: WBCPC presentation at EAU24
WBCPC President Dr Lydia Makaroff highlighted the transformative role of AI in improving bladder cancer patient care through innovative case studies
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Connecting with urology professionals at EAU24
WBCPC participated at the European Association of Urology Congress in Paris.
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Bladder Cancer Patient Day in France to help patients take control
Cancer Vessie France and the French Association of Urology hosted a Patient Day, sharing insights on bladder cancer treatments and research.
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Bladder cancer research highlights from EAU24
Lay summaries of a selection of scientific research in bladder cancer presented at the European Association of Urology Congress 2024.
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SAVE THE DATE – World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024
Mark your calendar for the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024 which will take place on October 1-2, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Save your seat – World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum
With only over one month to go, secure your seat at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024 on October 1-2 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
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Annual IBCG Retreat shaping global bladder cancer care
WBCPC joined the IBCG Retreat 2024, contributing patient advocacy perspectives to the development of recommendations for bladder cancer care.
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Global Cancer Coalitions Network Annual Meeting
WBCPC joined GCCN Annual Meeting 2024, sharing patient advocacy insights to strengthen patient outcomes globally.
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World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024 – bringing bladder cancer advocacy to the Forefront
The first day of the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024 highlighted the growing need for bladder cancer advocacy, shared patient group success stories,…
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World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024 – Strengthening bladder cancer advocacy and collaboration
The second day of the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024 focused on collaboration between our member organisations and patient advocates, fostering discussions on…
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WBCPC Presents at the SIU Congress in New Delhi
We joined the leading international urology congress to present our patient data and connect with urologists from around the world.
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Advocating for patient rights in Latin America
A conversation at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024 explored patient rights in Latin America, addressing challenges and strategies for improving access to…
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Reconnect with highlights from #BladderCancerForum24 in this video
Discover key conversations, reflections and interviews with bladder cancer experts at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024.
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Celebrating Carers this International Caregiver Day
On International Caregiver Day we celebrate carers all around the world and highlight the emotional strains that they face on a daily basis.
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Celebrating progress: Reflecting on five years of global advocacy for bladder cancer
A conversation at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024 reflected on the first half-decade of the organisation and what’s yet to come.
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Delivering patient-centred progress in Clinical Trials
A diverse discussion of experts at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum discussed progress and opportunities for patient involvement in clinical trials.
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Raising bladder cancer awareness around the globe
At the 2024 World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum, advocates shared impactful initiatives to raise bladder cancer awareness, promote early detection, and build community support.
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Current success and future ambitions for greater awareness
Fireside chat with Lori Cirefice, Lauren Pretorius and Amy Samuel at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum explores successes in bladder cancer awareness and…
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Uniting to meet bladder cancer patient needs
At the 2024 World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum, advocates discussed innovative support strategies and collaboration efforts to address the diverse needs of bladder cancer…
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Policy as a tool to advocate for bladder cancer patient needs
Workshop led by Eva María Ruiz de Castilla at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum explored how policy advocacy can shape better healthcare outcomes…
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Building effective partnerships with healthcare professionals
A panel discussion at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024 discuss different ways how patient advocates can effectively engage with healthcare professionals.
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Strengthening the patient voice in HTA
An introduction to Health Technology Assessment at World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum provided a place to hear from concrete case studies from our community.
