News & Events

World Mental Health Day 2022
World Mental Health Day is a chance for us to rekindle our efforts to protect and improve mental health worldwide.

September newsletter is out!
Explore the latest news from the bladder cancer community around the world!
Examples from the patient community at World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2022
Our member organisations rise to the challenge every day. At the Forum, they shared their impactful activities, which provide support, information and advance advocacy for bladder cancer patients.
Urology week 2022 – September 26 -30
Urology week aims to raise awareness on the importance of early diagnosis of bladder cancer as it can significantly improve its treatment outcomes.
World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2022 – Taking bladder cancer patient’s voice forward
This year’s forum was a milestone event for our international community. We got to get together for the first time in person, sharing advance insights from our first bladder cancer patient and caregiver survey.
Stigma: The invisible side of bladder cancer – new advocacy infographic
We have published a new infographic highlighting the challenge of stigma often faced by people affected by bladder cancer.

WBCPC Executive Director Alex Filicevas nominated candidate for UICC’s Board of Directors
We are thrilled to share that Alex Filicevas was nominated as candidate for the elections of the Board of Directors for the Union for International Cancer Control.
Setting up an online support forum for people affected by bladder cancer
Lydia Makaroff, President of the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition and Chief Executive Officer of Fight Bladder Cancer UK, highlights the importance of setting up an online support forum for people affected by bladder cancer

European Cancer Summit 2022 –November 16/17 in Brussels
Benefit from a discounted registration to European Cancer Summit 2022 and join leaders in oncology about how to make cancer in Europe more efficient, effective and equitable.
New Bladder cancer infographic 2022 now available
Check out our latest infographic featuring latest global bladder cancer data, including signs & symptoms to help you raise awareness in your community.