1 December 2024. Building Community, NEWS

Celebrating progress: Reflecting on five years of global advocacy for bladder cancer

A conversation at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024 reflected on the first half-decade of the organisation and what’s yet to come.

What inspires me every day is the commitment within our community to improve outcomes for others, often motivated by personal experiences. Our goal is to ensure that every individual affected by bladder cancer, regardless of where they live, has access to the information and support they need.
Learn more
28 November 2024. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Joining Forces to Support Bladder Cancer Patients

At the 2024 World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum, advocates, healthcare professionals, and patients united to explore collaborative approaches for enhancing patient support, education, and addressing unique gender-specific challenges in bladder cancer care.

Learn more
27 November 2024. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Starting a bladder cancer patient group from scratch

Insights from Laurent Gemenick and Dr. Stephanie Demkiw at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum drawing from personal experiences starting a patient group.

Knowing your subject is key. We needed to understand how prevalent bladder cancer was in Australia, what types were most common, and what resources existed for patients and what was missing.
Learn more
26 November 2024. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

Celebrating Carers this International Caregiver Day

On International Caregiver Day we celebrate carers all around the world and highlight the emotional strains that they face on a daily basis.

Learn more
23 November 2024. Building Community

Reconnect with highlights from #BladderCancerForum24 in this video

Discover key conversations, reflections and interviews with bladder cancer experts at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024.

Learn more
21 November 2024. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS

Advocating for patient rights in Latin America

A conversation at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024 explored patient rights in Latin America, addressing challenges and strategies for improving access to care and support for bladder cancer patients.

Advocating for the rights of bladder cancer patients in Latin America is essential to ensure equitable and high quality healthcare. Many patients face barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment, and it is our duty to raise awareness and advocate for better policies so that every patient receives the care they need.
Learn more
17 November 2024. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Bladder Cancer in Latin America: A call for action by Dr Mario Fernández at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum

Session summary highlights the rising burden of bladder cancer in Latin America and the urgent need to address healthcare gaps, environmental risks, and strengthen patient advocacy.

The increasing burden of bladder cancer in Latin America requires immediate attention. By strengthening healthcare systems, investing in research, and empowering patient advocacy, we can make a lasting difference.
Learn more
6 November 2024. Building Community, NEWS

Newly established CANVES joins WBCPC community

WBCPC welcomes the first and only bladder cancer patient organisation in Spain as a member organisation to our international coalition.

At CANVES, our goal is to offer a safe space for bladder cancer patients in Spain, providing them with emotional, practical, and medical support. Joining the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition allows us to strengthen our efforts and be part of a larger community focused on improving care for patients.
Learn more
2 November 2024. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Sharing 5 unique stories of women with bladder cancer

Through these personal stories of lived experiences, we aim to highlight the unique challenges women with bladder cancer face, inspire others, create a community, advocate for better healthcare outcomes, and support women globally.

Learn more
30 October 2024. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Understanding TURBT: new patient factsheet available

Download the factsheet to help understand the TURBT treatment and what it means.

Learn more