The World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum took place in Madrid, Spain on October 19, 2023. It was our annual opportunity to bring our bladder cancer patient organisations, charities and those who are making steps in starting their own bladder cancer patient group in their own community.
The morning kicked off with reflections on the Bladder Cancer Awareness Month of past May. Marie Magenhann Cueto, Communications and Community Engagement Assistant at WBCPC, shared the campaign highlights,
The 3rd World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2023 brought together our community in Madrid, Spain, with participants joining online as well. This year’s Forum was a milestone event for our international community as we brought together bladder cancer patient advocates from around the world. It was a day full of important conversations, sharing ideas whilst learning and empowering each other.
This year, we focused on understanding bladder cancer patients’ supportive and complementary needs.
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2023, every year. This year’s theme, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is “Mental Health is a universal human right”.
Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has, and continues to take its toll on our mental health, the ability to reconnect through World Mental Health Day 2023 will provide us with an opportunity to re-kindle our efforts to protect and improve mental health.
On September 25, together with the European Association of Urology we were delighted to bring together key stakeholders for a policy roundtable hosted by MEP István Ujhelyi marking the launch of the European White Paper on Bladder Cancer.
Bladder cancer is the 5th most common cancer in Europe. Despite having one of the highest lifetime costs of any cancer, the research funding is among the lowest. Lack of bladder cancer awareness drastically hinders early detection,
Urology Week is a European initiative run by the European Association of Urology (EAU) and will take place from 24-30 September 2023 and aims to raise awareness about incontinence challenges and break the taboo around talking about incontinence.
Worldwide, over 570,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer. In Europe, the disease affects around 200,000 people each year, making it the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer.
Urinary incontinence impacts people affected by bladder cancer.
The European Cancer Summit, organised by the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) brings together leading oncology experts, experienced patient advocates, key opinion leaders, policymakers and politicians to discuss key issues in reducing the burden of cancer, saving, and improving the lives of patients and the public.
This year, the European Cancer Summit 2023 which will take place through November 15-16, 2023 in Brussels, Belgium will showcase multi-stakeholder,
At this pivotal moment in European legislation, and as we approach the European Parliament Elections in 2024, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition and the European Association of Urology are excited to host a policy roundtable for the launch of the White Paper on Bladder Cancer.
We are honored to have MEP István Ujhelyi as our host for the event which will take place on September 25, 2023, from 15:00 to 16:30 CEST in room 5G305 at the European Parliament in Brussels,
International Men’s Health Week (IMHW) is an annual occasion that aims to raise awareness about the health challenges faced by men and promote strategies for better physical and mental well-being. With the ambition of encouraging men of all ages to prioritise their health, seek preventive care, and engage in conversations about important health issues.
One health challenge that disproportionately impacts men is bladder cancer. Ranked among the top ten most prevalent cancers globally,
May 31, 2023 is World No Tabacco Day. Tobacco use ranks among the world’s leading causes of death. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 8 million deaths per year are attributed to tobacco use, including more than 1.2 million deaths among nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke.
Around the world, over 570,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer, 1.7 million people find themselves living with this condition and it is the 13th cause of death from cancer globally.
On the occasion of European Week Against Cancer (EWAC), taking place every year between 25 and 31 May, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) joins the community call for bringing forward cancer prevention in Europe.
The EWAC campaign and the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) aim to highlight the role that the European Code Against Cancer (ECAC) and Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan play in cancer prevention,
For general information, information about membership or policy information, please contact the WBCPC Secretariat at info@worldbladdercancer.org
For general information, information about membership or policy information, please contact the WBCPC Secretariat at info@worldbladdercancer.org
