This October 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 the Turkish edition of the Start-up Guide for bladder cancer patient groups, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum recording, our annual report 2021 and BEAT Bladder Cancer Australia joining our coalition.
Other topics featured in this edition of our newsletter:
- 8th Annual World Cancer Series: Europe
- BCAN’s 2023 Walk to End Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Cancer Canada’s volunteer awards
- World Cancer Congress 2022
- Bladder Cancer Awareness Month report 2022
- ESMO 2022
- World Mental Health Day 2022
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The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition joined for the first time the World Cancer Congress 2022. Organised in Geneva, Switzerland, by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the Congress welcomed 2000+ participants from over 120 countries for the first time since 2018.
The WBCPC delegation included President Dr Lydia Makaroff and Executive Director Alex Filicevas, focusing on connecting with patient advocates, civil society groups and cancer control leaders from around the world.
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is recognized each year in May. Explore our latest campaign report, reflecting on our activities in 2022.
Currently, 1.7 million people are living with bladder cancer around the world. Each year, over 570,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer. Yet, for many, it is the first time they hear about bladder cancer. May is an important moment we unite the international bladder cancer patient community and shine a spotlight on this underrepresented disease.
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Today marks the launch of the Turkish edition of the Start-up guide for bladder cancer patient groups. It is an important step in our outreach and community plans for greater support and information for people affected by bladder cancer in Türkiye.
Bladder cancer patient groups across the globe, small and large, have an important role in improving the situation for patients and their families. Our long-term view is to see a bladder cancer patient group in every country.
This September 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 our second World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum that took place in Paris, the ESMO 2022 congress and the Urology Week.
Other topics featured in this edition of our newsletter:
- BCAN launch new source to compare bladder cancer treatments
- Quiz night in aid of bladder cancer patient community in the UK
- Bladder Cancer Wellness Retreat 2023
- A new advocacy infographic
- World Cancer Congress 2022
You can explore the September edition here
If you haven’t yet,
Urology week is a European initiative run by the European Association of Urology (EAU). The Urology week aims to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis by taking blood in urine seriously, as this is often the first indicator of bladder cancer.
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.
Europe has some of the highest incidence rates of bladder cancer worldwide.
