The initiative of the launch of Bladder Cancer India is a collaborative project where medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists experts along with patient organisations have come forward to work together to strengthen and make Bladder Cancer India a reality for patients in the country.
On May 27, Bladder Cancer India hosted an inaugural meeting, to discuss the need for support groups for bladder cancer patients and caregivers in India. Alex Filicevas,
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 the ambitions within Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan at the national and regional level.
The EWAC campaign and the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) aim to highlight the role that each one of us has in accelerating the implementation of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
This year, in the face of the Covid pandemic, a polluted planet and an increasing incidence of illnesss and diseases, the theme for World Health Day 2022 is ‘Our Planet, Our Health’.
Through this campaign, The World Health Organization (WHO) urges governments, stakeholders and the public to share stories of steps they are taking to protect the planet and their health, as well as prioritising well-being societies.
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;
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,
The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition supports the Rare Disease Day international campaign that shines a light on rare diseases and advocates for
health equity for all those living with a rare disease.
With about 300 million people living with a rare disease, there is an urgent need to expand research, increase levels of care, approve new therapeutics, and provide access for every patient who wants or needs treatment.
The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) was pleased to be present at Global Congress on Bladder Cancer 2021 on October 14-15 in Ghent (Belgium). It was also the first time WBCPC was participating at an event in-person since 2019. The theme and focus of the congress this year was turning new data into daily practices. The program consisted of state-of-the-art lectures, case discussions, and panel debates with international & multidisciplinary experts, including a session with bladder cancer patients and patient representatives.
The Global Cancer Coalitions Network (GCCN) is hosting a virtual event on November 23, at 13:00 CEST, titled “Coalition Connection 2: COVID19 Vaccines & Cancer”. A free online event that will cover the challenges that the COVID19 vaccine rollout has presented, not least for those already coping with a cancer diagnosis.
This event will be moderated by Alex Filicevas, Executive Director of WBCPC and it will seek to answer your potential questions from the perspectives of an Immunologist,
The Advocacy Exchange, a virtual platform created by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and GRYT Health, unites advocacy organizations, patients, and members of the healthcare industry by sharing resources and best practices.
The upcoming discussion on this virtual platform is taking place on September 30, at 12:00 pm (ET), titled: “Giving Voice to the Often Voiceless: Advocate-led Research Creating Change” and Alex Filicevas, WBCPC Executive Director is invited and will be representing the voice of patients.
Join us for the first World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2021, taking place virtually this year with the theme “Changing bladder cancer patient care together.”
The World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum will bring together leading voices from around the world to discuss the role of bladder cancer patient voice from research design to treatment and care.
Our member organisations will showcase key projects from their communities, which are positively impacting people affected by bladder cancer.
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
