Newly established CANVES joins WBCPC community

We are thrilled to announce that CANVES (Alianza por el cáncer de vejiga en España) has officially joined the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC). As a new member and as a newly established organisation, CANVES represents the Spanish bladder cancer patient community and brings an important addition to our global network.

Founded in 2024, CANVES emerged in response to the lack of dedicated patient support and information for bladder cancer patients and carers in Spain. The organisation aims to connect patients, offer comprehensive support as it grows, and raise awareness about bladder cancer across the conuntry. Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer among men in Spain, with over 23,000 new cases diagnosed annually, highlighting the urgent need for more awareness, peer support and patient advocacy.

CANVES’ mission focuses on:

• Providing emotional, practical, and medical support to bladder cancer patients and their families.
• Raising awareness about bladder cancer throughout the country.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance care and patient outcomes.
• Establishing a national support network that fosters community among people affected by bladder cancer .

WBCPC recognises the essential role of organizations like CANVES in driving awareness, advocacy, and patient support at the country level. We invite patients, carers, and advocates across Spain to connect with CANVES and support their efforts to connect, raise awareness and enhance patient care.

We invite you to explore our Start-up guide for bladder cancer patient groups – a step-by-step guide and source of direct inspiration from our members for those ready to start a patient support group in their country.

If you have any questions, would like to learn more, join our coalition or start your own bladder cancer patient group, email us at info@worldbladdercancer.org.

Learn more about CANVES here.