11 December 2024. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

Strengthening the patient voice in HTA

An introduction to Health Technology Assessment at World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum provided a place to hear from concrete case studies from our community.

Health Technology Assessment is about so much more than numbers. It’s about ensuring healthcare decisions reflect the realities and needs of patients.
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10 December 2024. Building Community, NEWS

Building effective partnerships with healthcare professionals

A panel discussion at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024 discuss different ways how patient advocates can effectively engage with healthcare professionals.

 Doctors are just people—approachable and often eager to help. When you show genuine interest in collaboration, it’s amazing what doors open and what partnerships flourish.
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9 December 2024. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

Policy as a tool to advocate for bladder cancer patient needs

Workshop led by Eva María Ruiz de Castilla at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum explored how policy advocacy can shape better healthcare outcomes for bladder cancer patients.

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8 December 2024. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

Uniting to meet bladder cancer patient needs

At the 2024 World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum, advocates discussed innovative support strategies and collaboration efforts to address the diverse needs of bladder cancer patients.

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7 December 2024. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

Current success and future ambitions for greater awareness

Fireside chat with Lori Cirefice, Lauren Pretorius and Amy Samuel at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum explores successes in bladder cancer awareness and outlines future strategies for greater awareness.

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6 December 2024. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

Raising bladder cancer awareness around the globe

At the 2024 World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum, advocates shared impactful initiatives to raise bladder cancer awareness, promote early detection, and build community support.

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4 December 2024. Engaging in Advocacy, EVENTS

Delivering patient-centred progress in Clinical Trials

A diverse discussion of experts at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum discussed progress and opportunities for patient involvement in clinical trials.

Tony, one of our patients, was given months to live but participated in a clinical trial that changed his life. Five years later, he is cancer-free, walking his new puppy and thriving. His journey underscores why clinical trials are vital—not just for individuals but for advancing treatments that save lives.
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3 December 2024. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Latest Research in Bladder Cancer

Prof. Joan Palou at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum shared some of the most anticipated developments in bladder cancer right now.

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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.
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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.

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