WBCPC President, Dr Lydia Makaroff, presented on the use of digital technology and data-driven shared decision-making at the European Association of Urology 2024 (EAU24), Europe’s largest Annual Urology Congress, in Paris, France this week.
Her presentation focused on how new technologies and AI, in particular, are reshaping the way patients and doctors work together to make health decisions. During her presentation, she discussed the impact of digital tools on patients through 3 case studies:
- Educational modules for patient organisation: In collaboration with Stanford University,
The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) marked a significant achievement by presenting the Global Bladder Cancer Patient & Carer Survey results poster at the ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium in San Francisco, California (USA). The leading annual meeting organised by the American Society of Clinical Oncology on January 25-27, 2024. This marked the organisation’s first poster at this prestigious event, underscoring our growing commitment and impact in the field of bladder cancer research and advocacy.
On the occasion of World Cancer Day on February 4, 2024, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) is proud to join forces with the international cancer community to raise awareness. Join us in raising bladder cancer awareness and the campaign to close the equity gaps that exist in cancer care around the world.
World Cancer Day 2024 organised by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) marks the third and last year of the ‘Close the care gap’ campaign centered on the issue of equity.
On November 26, 2023, International Caregiver Day, we take a moment to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of carers around the world. They play a crucial role in supporting people affected by bladder cancer.
Bladder cancer, affecting millions of people worldwide, being the 10th most commonly diagnosed cancer, places significant physical and emotional strains on patients and their families. Carers, often family members or close friends, become the pillars of strength, offering not only physical assistance but also crucial emotional support throughout the journey.
The British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN) Annual Conference 2023 took place from 19 to 21 November, in Liverpool, UK. The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) joined the Fight Bladder Cancer (FBC) team at their booth to share with attendees the work being undertaken to raise awareness, support patients, and improve bladder cancer care.
WBCPC was present to understand first-hand how WBCPC’s UK member, Fight Bladder Cancer, engages with the urological community and those affected by bladder cancer.
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.
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.
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,
