Gwendoline, a spirited dancer from France, discovered the world of Body Woogie – a fusion of fitness and burlesque dance in 2019. Her diagnosis with muscle-invasive bladder cancer bladder cancer in 2022 marked the beginning of a challenging yet empowering journey.
Encouraged by her son, Gwendoline took up daily walks during her intense treatment period. Her oncologist, recognising the importance of staying active, encouraged her to continue working if possible. Just four months after her radical cystectomy and the introduction of her stoma,
Stewart Crowe, a dedicated swimming coach and avid cyclist from the UK, faced a life-changing diagnosis in 2019 when he was diagnosed with recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). However, his passion for sports and determination to overcome challenges has led him to achieve remarkable milestones, both as an athlete and a mentor.
Stewart’s journey in sports began long before his bladder cancer diagnosis. He has coached age group swimmers to national events and guided master swimmers to set British,
In the fifth video of the series “5 Women, 5 Experiences,” we meet Fatima, a 40-year-old from Mumbai, India who shares her journey with bladder cancer.
Fatima’s journey with cancer began in 2017 when she noticed blood in her urine, prompting her to seek medical attention. After consulting a gynaecologist, she was referred to a nephrologist. The initial problem was resolved with medication, and her life returned to normal. However,
The World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2023 Summary report, which offers a succint reflection on the presentations, discussions and collective ideas shared at the event is now available to download. If you’ve missed the event or would like to revisit the discussions – download the report below.
The 3rd annual World Bladder Cancer Patient Forum 2023 was held in the Spanish capital Madrid. It served as a platform of knowledge and partnership for the global bladder cancer patient community.
In the fourth video of the series “5 Women, 5 Experiences,” we meet Vivan, a 50-year-old from Johannesburg, South Africa who shares her journey with bladder cancer.
Vivian’s journey with cancer began in 2018 when she noticed occasional bleeding, prompting her to seek medical attention. Initially, the diagnosis was cervical cancer, leading to an operation to remove her cervix. After the surgery, Vivian was relieved to be declared cancer-free.
Two years after her initial recovery,
Today we step into June, which means the end of the May Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and what a month it was!
We see the commitment to raise awareness, provide support and make a difference in patient care every day in our bladder cancer community. Yet, this month, we were truly inspired by the amount of incredible activities that have taken place around the world.
Seeing bladder cancer awareness messages in more languages than we ever did before,
May 31, 2024 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 610,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer, 1.9 million people find themselves living with this condition and it is the 13th cause of death from cancer globally.
Bladder Cancer is the 9th most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world with 610,000 people diagnosed each year. Around the world, the 1.9 million people living with the condition have their own journeys and personal bladder cancer stories to share.
This year the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) wants to spark conversations that raise awareness about the disease by highlighting the symptoms of bladder cancer and overcoming any barriers to seeking medical advice during Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.
It’s easy to take action and show your support for World Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2024.
Do you have 1 minute to spare?
Show your support by adding the custom BCAM Twibbon cover image to your Facebook and/or Twitter profile picture. When you do, share it with us. This way we can promote it on our social media channels and invite more people to do the same! Update your profile photo with Twibbon.
Did you hear about our new initiative for this year’s Bladder Cancer Awareness Month campaign? We launched an engaging online game called “Spot the Drop!”
This game connects seeing red to taking action by challenging your reaction time. You can see how you stack up against famous sports stars or even compare yourself to professions that rely on quick reflexes.
We’re thrilled that over 2,000 of you have already played and shared the game since its launch last week!
