News & Events

1 March 2025. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Bringing bladder cancer to the forefront: Our Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2024 Report

Explore how we challenged uncertainty this year with our global BCAM24 campaign in this report.

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28 February 2025. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

Together, united to achieve greater equity on Rare Disease Day!

The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition supports Rare Disease Day to highlight the challenges of rare bladder cancers and push for better research, treatment, and support.

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20 February 2025. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

Taking steps forward for joint policy action – EUrology Session on Bladder Cancer

Joint session organised with European Association of Urology launched Tackling Bladder Cancer in Europe summary booklet inviting policymakers to take action.

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16 February 2025. Building Community, NEWS

Facing bladder cancer: Oscar’s story from Colombia

Read the powerful story of Oscar from Colombia, diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2022 at 48, facing it with courage and hope

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10 February 2025. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Applications open: Bladder Cancer Awareness Month Grants 2025

Ahead of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month in May 2025, we offer 4 support grants to enable awareness projects and campaigns in low and middle-income countries.

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4 February 2025. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

Get involved for World Cancer Day 2025: United by Unique

Join the movement this World Cancer Day to create more equitable, people-centred cancer care.

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31 January 2025. Building Community, NEWS

Catch up on key discussions from the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024

The Forum summary report captures key discussions and insights from the 4th annual World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum.

“ This Forum was a testament to the power of global collaboration. By working together, we can elevate patient voices, enhance support systems, and shape policies that truly reflect the needs of those affected by bladder cancer. The report captures these discussions and serves as a roadmap for future progress.
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30 January 2025. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

WBCPC joins educational bladder cancer event in Qatar

WBCPC joined the Cancer Prevention Webinar Series, hosted by the University of Doha for Science and Technology and Qatar Cancer Society, to discuss key bladder cancer challenges, including early detection, gender disparities, and patient advocacy.

“ Bladder cancer is too often seen as a disease that primarily affects men, leading to delayed recognition of symptoms in female patients. Improving early detection requires tackling unconscious biases in healthcare, ensuring equitable access to diagnostic testing, and increasing awareness of bladder cancer symptoms across genders.
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29 January 2025. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

EUrology session: bringing policy focus to bladder cancer

We are hosting an event on February 19 in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, healthcare professionals, and patient advocates to discuss challenges, share insights, and drive policy action

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27 January 2025. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS

IBCG Launches Centre for Patient-Centric Care Initiatives

WBCPC joins the advisory committee of the newly established centre by the International Bladder Cancer Group.

“ This initiative highlights the critical importance of placing patients and their families at the centre of bladder cancer care. As a global coalition, we are proud to bring the voices and experiences of our community to this effort, helping to shape meaningful strategies that will improve care and outcomes for all people affected by bladder cancer around the world.
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