News & Events

13 April 2023. Building Community, NEWS

In conversation with BEAT Bladder Cancer Australia

Our Executive Director sits down with Adam Lynch to learn more about the bladder cancer patient organisation he founded.

“ In Australia, bladder cancer is the 11th most commonly diagnosed cancer with over 3000 people diagnosed every year. Sadly, bladder cancer is one of the very few cancer for which the survival rate has been decreasing over time. This is why BEAT was founded as we want to raise awareness and provide information and support to patients in Australia.
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7 April 2023. NEWS, Raising Awareness

World Health Day – Health for All!

This World Health Day, learn more about the risk factors which may lead to bladder cancer

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23 March 2023. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Don’t Go Red. Go To a Doctor” campaign finalist at the PRWeek Healthcare awards

WBCPC 2022 Bladder Cancer Awareness Month campaign “Don’t go red. Go to a doctor” finalist at the PRWeek Healthcare Awards.

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15 March 2023. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Now in Hindi – Bladder Cancer Awareness Video

Watch our short video animation in Hindi to learn more about the signs and symptoms of bladder cancer to look out for!

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8 March 2023. NEWS, Raising Awareness

International Women’s Day – #EmbraceEquity

On International Women’s Day, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition highlights the need to embrace equity for  women affected by bladder cancer.

“ Embracing equity means: women know the symptoms of cancer, doctors trust women when they say something is wrong, women have access to timely and accurate diagnosis, and women can access effective treatment options and clinical trials close to them.
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4 March 2023. Engaging in Advocacy, NEWS

“Don’t Go Red. Go To a Doctor” campaign nominated for PRWeek Healthcare awards

WBCPC 2022 Bladder Cancer Awareness Month campaign “Don’t go red. Go to a doctor” is nominated for PRWeek Healthcare Awards.

“ We are proud to work with our partners MHP Group who have done a tremendous job at helping us to create and deliver this creative campaign idea to life.
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27 February 2023. NEWS, Raising Awareness

Reconnect with highlights from #BladderCancerForum22 in this video!

Discover key conversation highlights with bladder cancer experts at the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2022.

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22 February 2023. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

Together united to achieve greater equity on Rare Disease Day!
Find out the resources we have made available for you to show your support for Rare Disease Day.
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16 February 2023. EVENTS, Raising Awareness

WBCPC will be speaking at the 38th Annual EAU Congress in March

The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition President, Dr Lydia Makaroff, and Executive Director, Alex Filicevas, will speak at various sessions at the 38th Annual EAU Congress 2023 in Milan, Italy.

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13 February 2023. NEWS, Raising Awareness

WBCPC offers 4 grants to bring bladder cancer awareness in LMICs

Ahead of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month in May 2023, we offer 4 support grants to enable awareness projects and campaigns in low and middle-income countries.

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