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World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum - Summary Report 2021 - WBCPC
1 December 2021. Building Community, NEWS

World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2021 summary report out now

Explore or revisit the discussions and ideas generated at the Forum in the Summary Report.

“ This summary report documents the discussions had, and ideas generated. The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition aims to play a positive role in ensuring the patient voice is always accounted for in everything we do as a healthcare and patient advocacy community.
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23 November 2021. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

Second GCCN event tackles community questions on COVID-19 vaccines and cancer

The second edition of the Global Cancer Coalitions Network event “Coalition Connection 2: COVID19 Vaccines & Cancer” takes place, moderated by WBCPC.

“ We are proud to be part of the Global Cancer Coalitions Network, sharing experience and brining expert knowledge on most pressing challenges to our cancer patient communities around the world.
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22 November 2021. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS

More languages now live – Global Bladder Cancer Patient Experience Survey

We’ve added more languages to increase access to Global Bladder Cancer Patient Experience Survey.

“ We will fill this knowledge gap and amplify the voice of bladder cancer patients and carers by quantifying patient experiences and preferences on a global scale. These insights will help us as a global patient organisation to align our work with patient needs and champion their views to drive care improvements using evidence-based advocacy.
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WBCPC meets FOCP in Sharjah UAE
16 November 2021. Building Community, NEWS

WBCPC meets with Friends of Cancer Patients organisation in Sharjah

WBCPC team builds a relationship with a leading patient advocacy and support organisation in the United Arab Emirates and the region.

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WBCPC Meeting with Stakeholders at SIU41 in Dubai
15 November 2021. Building Community, EVENTS

WBCPC connects with international urology community at SIU41 Congress

We joined the SIU41 Annual Congress to introduce WBCPC to the international urology community and highlight the importance of peer support and bladder cancer patient advocacy.

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11 November 2021. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

WBCPC discusses role of data and artificial intelligence at World Cancer Series: Europe 2021

The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition joined experts on two panels on the role of health data and AI to improve cancer control at the Economist’s World Cancer Series: Europe 2021

“ Collecting the right data throughout care but also through follow-up and survivorship has the potential to better identify and anticipate patients' needs and respond to these evolving needs for each patient.
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25 October 2021. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS

French is now available for patients and caregivers responding to our global bladder cancer patient experience survey

Today, we launch the third language with our global bladder cancer patient experience survey in French! 

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25 October 2021. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

Join WBCPC at 41st SIU Congress in Dubai – November 10-14, 2021

Join us at the 41st congress of the Société Internationale d’Urologie (SIU) in Dubai on November 10-14, 2021.

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24 October 2021. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

7th Annual World Cancer Series: Europe

The Economist’s 7th Annual World Cancer Series: Europe will convene policymakers, health-care providers, industry, and patient groups for robust debate and dialogue.

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Melanie Costin at BLADDR21 Congress. Bladder Cancer Patient Voice. Fight Bladder Cancer - World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition
21 October 2021. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

Bladder cancer patient voice at BLADDR21 congress

WBCPC joined Global Congress on Bladder Cancer, bringing bladder cancer patient perspectives to the discussion.

“ Of course, you have to focus on the cancer and on saving a life but please also remember the life that you are saving. These are people who go home after, and it is important that they have a “life”. It is not just about finding a cure; it is about how these bladder cancer patients are going to be and feel in the long term. Please just remember that when you close that door, these people still have the rest of their life to live.
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