WHO-PLWNCDS-WBCPC
11 December 2020. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS

WBCPC joins WHO informal consultation on people living with NCDs

The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition joined over 100 participants from civil society, patient groups and people living with NCDs for an informal consultation with the WHO.

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The European Code of Cancer Practice Poster
20 November 2020. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS

WBCPC endorses the European Code of Cancer Practice

The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition is proud to support The Code, which sets out ten key overarching rights, signposting what patients should expect from their health system, for them to achieve the best possible outcomes.

We are proud to endorse The Code, which will create a pathway to achieve the very best standards for cancer care in Europe and empower bladder cancer patients with knowledge about their rights across all stages of their cancer journey.
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A laptop with the homepage image of the new WBCPC website
18 November 2020. Building Community, NEWS
NEWS

WBCPC website re-launches, offering more resources for bladder cancer patients globally

Today marks the re-launch of WBCPC’s newly developed website. The hope for this website is to serve as a tool for the global bladder cancer patient community, offering support and resources, and providing bladder cancer patient community with the information and guidance that they need.

A robust website is a key to providing support to an international community of people affected by bladder cancer. We trust it will allow us to present substantive information on bladder cancer issues, solutions and experiences; and help us build international partnerships and support the growth of our bladder cancer patient community worldwide.
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13 November 2020. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS
NEWS

Putting bladder cancer on the global health policy agenda

This year’s virtual global gathering brought together leaders in bladder cancer research, advocacy, patient organisations and the pharmaceutical industry from 25 countries worldwide to explore the topic: What action is needed to place bladder cancer higher on the global health policy agenda?

Telling a compelling bladder cancer story is the key to promoting a better understanding of the condition, increasing the appreciation of its importance and attracting more participation and investment in this field.
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A group photo of all speakers of WBCPC 2020
6 October 2020. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS
NEWS

Toward optimal bladder cancer treatment: how fact-finding links to advocacy to improve research outcomes

WBCPCP2020 series captures the highlights of our Annual Meeting, in a series of two articles and provides inspiration for moving bladder cancer advocacy forward.

Patients perspectives are most powerful when we are in the room, involved in the discussion when the research is being designed
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A group photo of all speakers of WBCPC 2020
30 September 2020. Building Community, NEWS
NEWS

Toward a ‘network of networks’ serving bladder cancer patient organisations

WBCPCP2020 series captures the highlights of our Annual Meeting, in a series of two articles and provides inspiration for moving bladder cancer advocacy forward.

We aim to be one global voice for bladder cancer by linking all national patient groups. In places where groups don’t exist, we will facilitate their creation
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6 August 2020. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS
EVENT

The WBCPC 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting

This year we are meeting virtually and hope to bring our event to an even wider global audience. The WBCPC 2020 Annual Meeting theme is “Ensuring bladder cancer is on the global health policy agenda”

Strong bladder cancer patient groups across the world can bring bladder cancer higher on national and global health policy agenda, thus driving our collective mission towards ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients. Our Annual Meeting, is an opportunity to virtually convene our bladder cancer community from across the world
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Global-Cancer-Coalition
6 July 2020. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS
NEWS

Joint global statement on COVID-19 and cancer

In response to the global pandemic currently affecting people across the world, several cancer charities have come together to develop a joint statement on COVID-19 and cancer. Collectively we are calling for a global plan of action for cancer to meet the challenges and protect cancer patients from future pandemics or health crises.

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30 June 2020. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS

Report: The Impact of COVID-19 on cancer patient organisations

Cancer patient organisations around the world have been a key point of contact for vulnerable people, and this has increased dramatically as COVID-19 has spread far and wide. This report captures the impact of the pandemic on these patient organisations.

Keep in touch with your patients. They are fearful and so are we but we offer a service and, until we can no longer deliver that service we must be the light that shine for them.
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18 June 2020. NEWS, Raising Awareness
NEWS

Bladder cancer awareness month: highlights and achievements in 2020

This year, World Bladder Cancer Awareness Month in May 2020 was unlike any other. Despite the challenges presented by the global pandemic, together we've helped to continue the conversation about bladder cancer and help the world become more #BladderCancerAware
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