Each year, from 25 to 31 May, the European cancer community comes together to mark European Week Against Cancer (EWAC), an important moment to renew our commitment to cancer prevention, early detection, and better support for all those affected by cancer.
At the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC), we are proud to join this collective call to action. We stand alongside organisations across Europe to highlight the importance of sustained efforts in awareness,
On May 22, 2025, the MEPs Against Cancer (MAC) group marked its 20th anniversary at the European Parliament. The event was hosted by MAC Chair MEP Romana Jerković, alongside Vice-Chairs MEP Loucas Fourlas and MEP Tilly Metz, and supported by the Association of European Cancer Leagues, which provides the group’s secretariat.
The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition participated in the event, which brought together policymakers, national and regional cancer leagues,
Today, CANVES (Alianza por el cáncer de vejiga en España) held its first Bladder Cancer Patient Day in Madrid, bringing together patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and advocates to share experiences, foster dialogue, and strengthen collaboration.
Representing the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC), Alex Filicevas and Marie Magenhann Cueto joined the event. Alex opened the session by reflecting on the role CANVES played at the 2022 World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum in Madrid,
The First Cancer Mission Fair brought together patient advocates, healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers from across Europe to accelerate progress on the EU Cancer Mission and strengthen collaboration. Held in Warsaw, Poland, the event was also the stage for the official launch of the Polish Cancer Mission Hub, hosted under the framework of the ECHoS | Establishing of Cancer Mission Hubs: Networks and Synergies initiative.
The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition was proud to join this important gathering and contribute to the conversations that shape cancer policy,
This year’s Clinical Trials Day, held on 20 May, celebrates the theme “Powered by Purpose”, recognising the vital role of clinical research in improving lives and advancing healthcare around the world.
At the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition, we support this call by highlighting the importance of clinical trials in shaping a better future for people living with bladder cancer. Clinical research provides hope, drives innovation, and ensures that new treatments and approaches are safe,
Bladder cancer is more common than many realise. Over 610,000 people receive a bladder cancer diagnosis each year all around the world. Yet, for many, it is the very first time that they learn of bladder cancer or its symptoms.
Knowing bladder cancer symptoms and when to act on them, can save a life.
That’s why May Bladder Cancer Awareness Month is so important. It helps to raise awareness of the disease,
Each year on 12 May, we mark International Nurses Day to honour the critical role that nurses play in supporting patients and strengthening health systems around the world. This year’s theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care” highlights the profound value of investing in nursing to build healthier societies.
At the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition, we know firsthand that nurses are essential partners in the journey of people living with bladder cancer.
At the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition, we believe that asking the right questions can make a real difference. That’s why we created the factsheet Key Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Nurse – to support people diagnosed with bladder cancer in getting the information they need at every stage of their care.
Thanks to our collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, this important resource is now available in Chinese,
At the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition, we are committed to making vital information about bladder cancer more accessible to people around the world. As part of our awareness and education efforts, we are pleased to share the translation of our bladder cancer infographic into Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong), made possible thanks to a collaboration with Johnson & Johnson.
These new translations help broaden the reach of a key resource,
The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) has signed a joint statement led by the BioMed Alliance, calling on the European Commission to safeguard health funding in the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). The statement has been endorsed by a wide coalition of medical societies, patient organisations, and other stakeholders in the health sector.
This collective call to action comes in response to growing concern that EU investment in health may be deprioritised in the next long-term budget,
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
