Building on the success and impact of previous years, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) is launching a new multi-year Bladder Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) Grant Programme for the period 2026–2028.
This revised grant model is designed to move beyond one-off awareness activities and instead support sustained, locally led bladder cancer awareness efforts in low- and middle-income countries. By investing over three years, the programme aims to strengthen community capacity, continuity and long-term impact in settings where awareness of bladder cancer remains low.
A diagnosis of muscle-invasive bladder cancer can bring many difficult and urgent decisions. Patients and families often receive a lot of information in a short time and it can be hard to understand what the different treatment options mean in practice.
We are pleased to launch “Understanding Treatment for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)”: a new factsheet in the WBCPC Factsheet Series. This resource was created to support patients and carers at a time when clear and reliable information is especially important.
Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer is the most common type of bladder cancer. Many people are told it is “early-stage” or “highly treatable”, yet are not always prepared for the fact that care often continues over many years.
We are pleased to launch “Understanding Treatment for Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC)”, a new resource in the WBCPC Factsheet Series. This factsheet was developed to help patients and carers understand how NMIBC is treated over time and why regular follow-up is such an important part of care.
On November 26, 2025, the world marks the International Caregiver Day by appreciating the important contributions of carers around the world, especially those supporting people affected by bladder cancer.
Bladder cancer, the 9th most commonly diagnosed cancer globally, affects not only patients but also their families and friends. Carers, often close family members or friends, play an essential role in providing practical assistance and emotional support throughout the cancer journey.
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The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition is pleased to announce the launch of the Portuguese version of Factsheet 1: “What is Bladder Cancer?” developed in partnership with Instituto Oncoguia and CABEM Mais Vidas. This collaborative effort marks an important step in making clear, reliable information on bladder cancer more accessible to Portuguese-speaking patients, families and healthcare professionals.
This factsheet is designed as a decision-aid tool to support people who are newly diagnosed with bladder cancer.
About us
The World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) is an international umbrella organisation. The organisation was established in 2019 by a group of dedicated patient advocates from three major national bladder cancer organisations that saw the need for a global bladder cancer coalition.
Our coalition now brings together 16 patient organisations across six continents, uniting bladder cancer patient organisations’ vision and goals to ensure the best possible outcomes for bladder cancer patients across the world.
Urology Week 2025 is a European initiative by the European Association of Urology (EAU), running from September 22–26, 2025, and this year focusing on urinary tract infections (UTIs).
UTIs are among the most common infections worldwide, affecting millions of people every year and disproportionately impacting women. They can cause pain, discomfort, urgency, and frequent urination – symptoms that overlap with those experienced by many people with bladder cancer. For bladder cancer patients,
Each May, we unite as a global community to shine a light on bladder cancer. Bladder Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is an important moment to increase understanding of a disease that remains too often overlooked. With 1.9 million people living with bladder cancer and over 600,000 newly diagnosed each year, awareness and early detection are critical.
A campaign rooted in action
In 2025, our “Feeling Unsure? Get Checked” campaign continued to challenge the misinterpretation of symptoms,
We launched our latest resource in the WBCPC Factsheet Series: “Understanding the Risk Factors of Bladder Cancer”. This factsheet is available in English, Spanish and French and is designed to help people recognise the main contributors to bladder cancer risk and take proactive steps to protect their health.
Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, yet many people remain unaware of the factors that may increase their chances of developing it.
Every few months, our coalition comes together to share stories from across the globe, initiatives led by passionate patient advocates and organisations working tirelessly to improve the lives of those affected by bladder cancer. This quarter’s updates highlight how our members are raising awareness, building connections and offering vital support.
Bladder Cancer Canada – Hematuria Brochure Now Available
Bladder Cancer Canada has launched a new Hematuria Brochure to help patients and healthcare professionals recognise one of the earliest warning signs of bladder cancer—blood in the urine (hematuria).
