Explore the report from the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2025

The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition to share the 2025 World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum Summary Report, capturing the key discussions, ideas, and connections that shaped this year’s gathering in Brussels on October 13–14.

Held over two days, the Forum brought together patients, advocates, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and partners from around the world. Meeting in Brussels, the centre of European health and research policy, strengthened the community’s voice at an important moment for cancer advocacy. The report offers an overview of the themes that defined the event: empowering patient organisations, improving early diagnosis and access to treatment, and shaping policy for fairer, more patient-centred care.

Inside the report, you will find highlights from both Advocates Day and Public Day, including:

• inspiring initiatives from our global network, from community awareness programmes to peer support and digital storytelling
• the presentation of theWBCPC Strategy 2030, setting a shared vision for the coming years
• insights from scientific, policy, and industry experts on early detection, innovation, Health Technology Assessment, and equitable access
• reflections from Members of the European Parliament, the European Commission, and international partners on strengthening bladder cancer as a health priority

The report also shines a spotlight on the strength of our global community, showing how lived experience, shared evidence, and cross-sector collaboration are driving meaningful progress.

Whether you joined us in Brussels or are discovering the Forum for the first time, this report offers an accessible summary of the conversations shaping the future of bladder cancer advocacy.

🎥 Missed the sessions? Watch the full recordings here

🎞️ Watch the event highlights

We will soon be sharing the date and location of the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2026. Watch this space for updates.