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In this video, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition team wishes the bladder cancer community a happy and healthy New Year and shares their exciting plans and priorities for 2023.
We highlight many different projects that will take place this year:
The second World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum brought together our bladder cancer community in Paris and virtually. This year’s Forum was a milestone event for our international community. Both because we got to get together for the first time in person and as we shared advance insights from our first bladder cancer patient and caregiver survey.
Dr Ignacio Durán, medical oncologist and Coordinator of the Genitourinary Oncology Programme at the Medical Oncology Department of the Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla,
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:
You can explore the October edition here
If you haven’t yet,
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:
You can explore the September edition here
If you haven’t yet,
We have launched a focused infographic in English – Stigma: The Invisible side of bladder cancer. The new infographic aims to highlight the impact of stigma on people affected by bladder cancer based on shared lived experiences from patients and caregivers.
When it comes to stigma, bladder cancer patients reported primarily worrying about disease disadvantage, self-stigma, and external stigma. The infographic features data from 312 patients and caregivers from France, Spain,
We have just launched a newly updated easy-to-print infographic showcasing key facts about bladder cancer. The infographic features the latest GLOBOCAN data on bladder cancer impact around the world.
WBCPC bladder cancer infographic is a useful tool for advocacy and awareness. Bladder cancer is the 10thmost commonly diagnosed cancer and yet, its awareness remains low when we looking at patient experiences. Around half or so patients hear about bladder cancer for the very first time at diagnosis.
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.
Below we are honoured to bring to you two real patient stories where they share their different personal journeys. These stories are a powerful reminder of the impact of bladder cancer.
The World Continence Week (WCW) is an annual initiative developed by the World Federation of Incontinence and Pelvic Problems (WFIPP), in partnership with the International Continence Society (ICS) and the European Association of Urology (EAU).
As a global initiative, World Continence Week aims to raise awareness of bladder and bowel issues, chronic pelvic pain and other conditions which impact greatly on the lives of patients and carers.
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
