News & Events

29 November 2022. Building Community, NEWS

Blåscancerförbundet joins WBCPC community

WBCPC welcomes to the coalition the Swedish Bladder Cancer Society which supports people affected by bladder cancer

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WBCPC Team at SIU42 Congress
25 November 2022. Building Community, EVENTS

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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23 November 2022. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

Speaker reflections from the #BladderCancerForum22

Sarah Collen, EU Policy Manager at the European Association of Urology, discussed the importance of building partnerships at European and International levels at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2022.

“ It is important to work with other stakeholders, to build coalitions, to work in partnership with others, to work together so that the voice of bladder cancer patients can be heard at political levels, both in the EU, with WHO and Internationally
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9 November 2022. Raising Awareness

Speaker reflections from the #BladderCancerForum22

Dr Ignacio Durán discusses the fundamental role of patient advocacy groups in improving bladder cancer information and support for patients around the globe at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2022.

“ Patient groups have a role in the whole structure of treatment. Healthcare professionals can do so much but cannot cover everything.
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8 November 2022. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

Increasing speed, accessibility and effectiveness of screening – 8th World Cancer Series

WBCPC Executive Director, Alex Filicevas, discusses the importance of increasing the speed, accessibility and effectiveness of screening in cancer at the Economist’s World Cancer Series: Europe 2022

“ Extending the screening programmes to more cancer types, including bladder cancer, is crucial – collaboration to advance research is how we can make that happen. We also need to measure, evaluate and continuously learn about efficiency of existing programmes and adapt in line with advancement in technology and research.
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4 November 2022. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS

Australia: Guidelines for general practitioners about treating haematuria

Dr Stephanie Demkiw, co-founder of Bladder Cancer Awareness Australia, co-developed guidelines from a general practice perspective about how to treat haematuria with some of Australia’s top urologists specializing in bladder cancer care.

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31 October 2022. NEWS, Raising Awareness

October newsletter is out!

Explore the latest news from the bladder cancer community around the world!

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30 October 2022. Building Community, EVENTS

WBCPC at GO NORTE International GU Debates 2022

Our Executive Director addressed urologists and oncologists from around Spain at the international expert event in Limpias.

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29 October 2022. Building Community, NEWS

The World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2022 recording is now available!

We invite you to watch the recording if you have missed the event and/or would like to revisit the discussions. 

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26 October 2022. Building Community, NEWS

Annual report 2021 – World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition

Explore WBCPC Annual Report showcasing our activities and impact throughout 2021.

“ We are thankful to every single patient, caregiver, advocate, our Board of Directors, our Secretariat, our member organisations and all our stakeholders, who commit their time and energy every day, to make a difference for people affected by bladder cancer around the world.
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