This May, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) is launching Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2025 under the theme “Feeling Unsure? Get Checked”. The campaign highlights the importance of recognising blood in urine as a symptom of bladder cancer and acting quickly to seek medical advice.
Addressing delays in bladder cancer diagnosis
One of the greatest challenges in diagnosing bladder cancer is hesitation. Many people delay seeking medical attention when they notice symptoms like blood in their urine,
This week, we mark Patient Experience Week by recognising the importance of delivering high-quality care to people living with bladder cancer, focusing not only on access to treatment but also on the overall care experience.
Improving the patient experience goes beyond clinical pathways. It includes fostering dignity, empathy, and ensuring that individuals feel seen, heard, and supported from the moment of diagnosis and throughout their care journey.
At the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition,
In May, let’s spark conversations that raise awareness about bladder cancer by highlighting the symptoms of bladder cancer and overcoming any barriers to seeking medical advice.
This year we will once again say it out loud: Feeling unsure? Get checked.
How can you get involved?
There are many ways you can join the community and lend your support during Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2025. We’ve gathered all campaign resources on our Padlet page,
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2025 (BCAM25) is around the corner, and we are happy to share with you this year’s campaign toolkit.
This May, we continue to build on the success of the Feeling Unsure? Get Checked campaign, reinforcing our message about the importance of seeking medical advice as soon as possible when spotting blood in the urine – even if feeling unsure.
The Unsure Icon remains a central feature of our campaign,
On International Women’s Day, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition is stepping forward in solidarity to #AccelerateAction for women affected by bladder cancer. This year’s theme emphasises the urgent need for progress, because, at the current rate, achieving gender equality could take over 130 years. We cannot afford to wait.
Why we need to accelerate action
Women with bladder cancer face unique challenges – from delayed diagnoses due to symptoms being mistaken for other conditions to limited access to clinical trials and treatment options.
Each May, we come together as a global community to shine a light on bladder cancer. Bladder Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is an opportunity to increase understanding of a disease that remains too often overlooked. With 1.9 million people living with bladder cancer and over 600,000 diagnosed each year, awareness and early detection are critical.
A campaign rooted in action
Building on the momentum of previous years, our “Feeling Unsure? Get Checked” campaign continued to challenge the misinterpretation of symptoms,
For the fourth consecutive year, we are delighted to announce the Bladder Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) Grants for 2025. These grants aim to empower patient organisations, support groups, and advocacy networks in low- and middle-income countries to raise bladder cancer awareness in their communities and beyond.
Bladder cancer affects over 614,000 individuals globally every year. For many, their diagnosis is the first time they have heard of this disease. Bladder cancer is often overlooked,
The New Year is a great time to start fresh and discover new opportunities to make the upcoming year the best one yet. At the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition, we are filled with renewed hope, determination, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of bladder cancer patients and their families worldwide.
This year, we have some suggested resolutions just for you, aimed at making a positive impact on the community of people affected by bladder cancer.
We are excited to announce the launch of our latest resource, “Key Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Nurse”, part of our growing series of patient factsheets. This factsheet is designed to empower bladder cancer patients and their loved ones by providing some essential questions to discuss with healthcare professionals about diagnosis and prognosis.
This resource is intended to:
- Support patients in understanding their bladder cancer diagnosis and prognosis
- Encourage meaningful discussions about treatment options and next steps and serve as a conversation aid for healthcare professionals having conversations with their patients recently diagnosed with bladder cancer.
At the World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2024, Prof. Joan Palou, Chairman of the Urology Department at Fundació Puigvert in Barcelona, Spain, presented on the latest advances in bladder cancer research. Prof Palou’s Keynote presentation focused on how new treatments, better imaging methods, and innovative bladder preservation approaches are advancing bladder cancer treatment and care.
Prof. Palou began by discussing muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), explaining that even with aggressive treatments,
