‘Don’t Go Red. Go to a Doctor’ campaign launched to raise greater awareness of bladder cancer across the world

‘Don’t Go Red. Go to a Doctor’ campaign launched to raise greater awareness of bladder cancer across the world.

  • ‘Don’t Go Red. Go to a Doctor’ aims to raise awareness of bladder cancer – the 10th most common form of cancer in the world
  • One of the main barriers to diagnosis is mistaking symptoms of bladder cancer for non-threatening urinary conditions
  • If diagnosed early,

Get involved in Bladder Cancer Awareness Month!

This year the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) launches the new campaign for Bladder Cancer Awareness Month in May Don’t Go Red. Go to a Doctor.’ We want to break taboos, raise awareness of the warning signs of bladder cancer, such as blood in the urine, and urge people to seek medical attention if they experience symptoms.

In May 2022, together we will spark conversations that drive awareness around bladder cancer by honing in on the most common symptoms and the challenges they bring.

Support Grants available for Bladder Cancer Awareness Month this May!

The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) is the first-time people affected by bladder cancer have a force connecting them. Bladder cancer patients, groups, and organisations work together to ensure the best possible outcomes for bladder cancer patients worldwide.

Every year, more than 570,000 people receive bladder cancer diagnosis around the world. For many of them, a diagnosis will be the very first time they hear about bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is forgotten cancer,

WBCPC joins the ECO-ASCO Special Network on the Impact of the War in Ukraine on Cancer

The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition joins efforts with the European Cancer Organisation and American Society of Clinical Oncology their members, partners and patient groups to share experience, contacts and intelligence in support of cancer patients affected by the war in Ukraine.

Following discussions with the World Health Organisation, EU Commission and the new ASCO–ECO Ukraine Steering Committee,

Podcast Patient and healthcare professional perspectives from ESMO 2021

In this podcast, our Executive Director Alex Filicevas, and Professor of Genitourinary Oncology Dr Tom Powles, share their perspective on the highlights from the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2021, by focusing on greater involvement and collaboration with patients and healthcare professionals in leading medical congresses.

Both discussants also reflect on key challenges and opportunities in cancer care moving forward from the COVID-19 pandemic, including restoring and improving care and efficiency of cancer services.

Register – Coalition Connection 3: Sustaining Patient Advocacy Post-Covid – March 29

The Global Cancer Coalitions Network (GCCN) is hosting a free virtual event on March 29, at 17:00 CEST, titled “Coalition Connection 3: Sustaining Patient Advocacy Post-Covid”.

Many patient advocacy organizations faced extraordinary challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, from loss of crucial funding to significant reductions in human resources, both paid and unpaid.

As we look to a post-pandemic future, during the GCCN event you will hear three perspectives from:

• The advocacy world on how patient advocacy organizations coped with those challenges and what ‘silver linings’ they found;

International Women’s Day – how do we #BreakTheBias?

The theme of International Women’s Day (IWD) this year is #BreakTheBias –  the start of a gender-equal world. This theme calls for a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination; one that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive where women can move ahead.

This is an opportunity to stand and advocate for breaking the existing biases and disadvantages that women affected by bladder cancer face today around the world. Although bladder cancer is often considered a disease of men of older age,

WBCPC President Dr Lydia Makaroff joins the EAU Patient Office Board

Today, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition is delighted to announce that our president, Dr Lydia Makaroff has become a new member of the European Association of Urology Patient Office Board. Her role and mission as a member of the Patient Office will revolve around fostering collaborations between the EAUPatient Office and the European Patient Advisory Group (ePAG), ensuring that patients remain at the centre of all activities and decisions.

The European Association of Urology (EAU) represents the leading authority within Europe on urological practice,