At the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2025, advocates Anita Andersen and Alessandro Boni shared their personal journeys and the lessons that continue to drive patient advocacy and awareness around the world.

At the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2025, Dr. Ashish Kamat and Prof. Hendrik Van Poppel shared key scientific and clinical advances shaping the future of bladder cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care.

At the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2025, a multi-stakeholder panel on Driving Policy Progress in Bladder Cancer through Collaboration explored how partnerships across research, policy, and industry can accelerate change for patients worldwide.

The Public Day of the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2025 opened with an inspiring session led by Coalition leaders Lori Funk-Cirefice, Michelle Colero, and Alex Filicevas, unveiling the Strategy 2030 and sharing their vision for stronger, evidence-based global advocacy.

Patient advocates attending the Forum in Brussels joined a practical workshop with Novya’s Benita Lipps, focusing on leadership skills, digital solutions, and simple ways to build stronger, more effective organisations.

During Advocates Day in Brussels, Dr Anke-Peggy Holtorf led an interactive session on HTA, where participants worked together on ideas for training, collaboration, and new tools to improve patient input in healthcare decision-making.

During Advocates Day at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2025 in Brussels, participants joined a practical workshop on advocacy strategy, designing real-world plans to strengthen their voice and influence national cancer policies.

In Brussels, advocates showcased inspiring awareness campaigns from across the globe, reflecting the strength of collective action in improving early diagnosis and patient engagement.

Last chance to register for the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2025. Join us in Brussels or online this October for two days of connection, collaboration, and global conversations that matter.

World Mental Health Day 2025 highlights the importance of addressing the often-overlooked psychological burden of bladder cancer and the need for better access to mental health support.