26 July 2024. NEWS, Raising Awareness

The athletic journey of Stewart: inspiring as a coach and cyclist

During the Olympics, we invite you to learn more about Stewart’s journey from coaching champions to cycling for a cause after his bladder cancer diagnosis.

Keeping fit helps with the journey. Sporting activity takes the mind away from the 'what ifs.' Sport of any description helps a person to be more logical, work through the bad times, knowing that by keeping to the training program, the good times will arrive.
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2 July 2024. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Fatima’s story: battling bladder cancer with strength and hope

Watch as Fatima from Mumbai shares her experience with bladder cancer, enduring various treatments and seeking positivity.

No cancer patient wants to hear anything negative. I just wanted to get some positivity from the people I met. I wanted them to give me hope that I would get well.
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20 June 2024. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

SAVE THE DATE – World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024

Mark your calendar for the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024 which will take place on October 1-2, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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18 June 2024. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Catch-up with discussions from World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2023

The Forum summary report captures key discussions and ideas from the 3rd annual World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum

This year's Forum highlighted the power of collaboration within our community and with our partners. The report captures key discussions and outcomes, guiding our future actions and inspiring others to join us. We are dedicated to amplifying the voices of patients, survivors, and carers, and strengthening bladder cancer patient advocacy globally by supporting and connecting with each other.
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11 June 2024. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Vivian’s story: facing bladder cancer with strength and support of community

Watch as Vivian from South Africa shares her bladder cancer story, undergoing chemotherapy and finding hope in a women’s support group.

Nobody is talking about bladder cancer. When you speak about it, people are amazed. Bladder cancer? That’s when I thought maybe I am the only one. After joining a women's support group, I realised that I am not the only one and that we are all together with one objective. There’s always hope.
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1 June 2024. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Thank you for your wonderful participation this Bladder Cancer Awareness Month!

As Bladder Cancer Awareness Month ends, we would like to share with you some highlights and thank you for making this possible!

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31 May 2024. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Smoking and bladder cancer – World No Tobacco Day

This WHO No Tobacco Day we highlight the impact of tobacco smoking and bladder cancer incidence, the need for policy action and raising awareness.

Although I knew that smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer,I was not aware that exposure to chemicals and tobacco smoking increases the risk of developing bladder cancer”
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29 May 2024. NEWS, Research

Bladder cancer research highlights from EAU24

Lay summaries of a selection of scientific research in bladder cancer presented at the European Association of Urology Congress 2024. 

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22 May 2024. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Why is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month important?

Bladder cancer awareness in May emphasises symptom recognition, early detection, and global support through advocacy and online engagement.

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19 May 2024. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Real bladder cancer patient stories illustrate their journey

Patients, survivors and caregivers share their personal bladder cancer journeys to highlight the impact of bladder cancer and the need for greater awareness, on the occasion of the Bladder Cancer Awareness Month this May.

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