Bladder Cancer is the 10th most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world with 570,000 people diagnosed each year. Around the world, the 1.7 million people living with the condition have their own journeys and personal bladder cancer stories to share.
This year the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) wants to spark conversations that raise awareness about the disease by highlighting the symptoms of bladder cancer and overcoming any barriers to seeking medical advice during Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.
This June edition of the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition newsletter features the latest news from the bladder cancer community around the world. In particular, we focus on:
- The launch of our Global Bladder Cancer Patient and Carer Experience Survey report, which collects responses from 1,198 people from 45 countries and cover the entire bladder cancer patient experience from disease awareness, diagnosis, treatment and care, follow-up, life with and after cancer,
As a global initiative, World Continence Week aims to raise awareness of bladder and bowel issues, chronic pelvic pain, and other conditions that impact the lives of patients and carers. The World Continence Week 2023 theme is focused on Commitment to Collaboration in Continence Care, introducing the 4 C’s project.
Urinary incontinence impacts people affected by bladder cancer. Troublesome urinary symptoms such as burning and irritation when peeing or incontinence issues after treatment are common side-effects.
Today marks an important milestone for our bladder cancer community. We are proud to launch the report of our very first Global Bladder Cancer Patient & Carer Experience Survey. This multi-year and multi-national evidence-generation study covers the entire bladder cancer patient experience – from disease awareness, diagnosis, treatment and care, follow-up, life with and after cancer, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Explore some of the highlights below, read the Executive Summary or dive into the full Global Bladder Cancer Patient &
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,
As we step into June, the May Bladder Cancer Awareness Month is coming to a close, and what a month it was!
This year we said “Felling Unsure? Get Checked.”
Our campaign aimed to bring attention to the misrepresentation of symptoms and encourage people to re-evaluate their symptoms, as what they thought they saw may actually be something different. During May, sparked conversations that raise awareness about the disease by highlighting the symptoms of bladder cancer and overcoming any barriers to seeking medical advice.
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,
