News & Events

23 March 2023. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Don’t Go Red. Go To a Doctor” campaign finalist at the PRWeek Healthcare awards

WBCPC 2022 Bladder Cancer Awareness Month campaign “Don’t go red. Go to a doctor” finalist at the PRWeek Healthcare Awards.

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15 March 2023. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Now in Hindi – Bladder Cancer Awareness Video

Watch our short video animation in Hindi to learn more about the signs and symptoms of bladder cancer to look out for!

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8 March 2023. NEWS, Raising Awareness

International Women’s Day – #EmbraceEquity

On International Women’s Day, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition highlights the need to embrace equity for  women affected by bladder cancer.

“ Embracing equity means: women know the symptoms of cancer, doctors trust women when they say something is wrong, women have access to timely and accurate diagnosis, and women can access effective treatment options and clinical trials close to them.
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4 March 2023. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS

“Don’t Go Red. Go To a Doctor” campaign nominated for PRWeek Healthcare awards

WBCPC 2022 Bladder Cancer Awareness Month campaign “Don’t go red. Go to a doctor” is nominated for PRWeek Healthcare Awards.

“ We are proud to work with our partners MHP Group who have done a tremendous job at helping us to create and deliver this creative campaign idea to life.
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27 February 2023. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Reconnect with highlights from #BladderCancerForum22 in this video!

Discover key conversation highlights with bladder cancer experts at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2022.

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22 February 2023. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

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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16 February 2023. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

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 EAU Congress 2023 in Milan, Italy.

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13 February 2023. NEWS, Raising Awareness

WBCPC offers 4 grants to bring bladder cancer awareness in LMICs

Ahead of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month in May 2023, we offer 4 support grants to enable awareness projects and campaigns in low and middle-income countries.

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8 February 2023. Building Community, NEWS

Michelle Colero succeeds Ken Bagshaw on the Board of Directors

Michelle Colero succeeds Ken Bagshaw as a representative of Bladder Cancer Canada on the WBCPC Board of Directors through 2025.

“ I am honoured and excited to officially join WBCPC! I look forward to expanding the international bladder cancer community, raising awareness and knowledge sharing, while ensuring patients are advocates for their own care.
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7 February 2023. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Theme announced for Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2023!

This May, we say‘Feeling unsure? Get checked. ’ as we launch our new campaign to raise bladder cancer awareness around the world.

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