A global umbrella organisation for bladder cancer advocacy groups. Contact us at info@worldbladdercancer.org

Joined January 2018
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📣 #Bladdercancer is the 9th most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world. There is an urgent need for new treatments and research, improved care and support for those living with bladder cancer 👉ow.ly/Vn3F50VJZtZ
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🌍 New report: tackling the gender care gap in bladder cancer Today we share Women Unseen: Tackling the Gender Care Gap in Bladder Cancer — a collaborative report spotlighting inequalities women face across the care pathway and how to address them. 📘 Based on the Global Bladder Cancer Patient & Carer Survey, the report shows women are more likely to face delayed diagnosis: 69% were first diagnosed with another condition. 🤝 It sets out clear actions to improve early diagnosis, clinical awareness, and care for women. 👉 Learn more and download the report: ow.ly/osX150XIu3L #WomenUnseen #BladderCancer #WomensHealth #PatientAdvocacy
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Happy birthday to our incredible Vice President, Michelle! Your passion, dedication and leadership make our coalition stronger every single day. Wishing you the very best today and always. 🎉
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💬 Medical terms should not feel like another obstacle after a bladder cancer diagnosis. 📘 Our new factsheet, Understanding Medical Terms in Bladder Cancer, explains words like biopsy, cystoscopy and immunotherapy in clear, plain language. So patients can feel more confident asking questions and taking part in decisions. 🔗 Learn more about the new factsheet: ow.ly/L2jr50YiGj5 📄 Explore the full Factsheet Series: ow.ly/J2IL50YiGjM #BladderCancer #BladderCancerAware #PatientSupport #HealthLiteracy
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📊 In 2022, 523,674 men were diagnosed with bladder cancer worldwide, representing 5.4% of all male cancer diagnoses. Yet awareness of the symptoms remains far too low. 🩸 Blood in urine should never be ignored. #BladderCancer #GetChecked #BladderCancerMonth26
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🌍 Stay connected with the global bladder cancer community. Get the latest news, impactful patient stories, upcoming events, and essential resources - delivered to your inbox each month. Be part of the conversation. Help us raise awareness and support those affected by bladder cancer. Sign up today 👉 ow.ly/Wmgt50WzTZB #BladderCancerAware #PatientSupport #BladderCancer #BladderCancerCommunity
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This May, we close our three-year campaign: Feeling Unsure? Get Checked. This year alone, we reached over 18 million people, welcomed 75,000 website visits, and saw our hashtags used 3,406 times worldwide. Together, we sparked conversations and connected the bladder cancer community across the world. Thank you to everyone who was part of it. You made this what it was. 🙏 #GetChecked #BladderCancer #BladderCancerMonth26
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📣 Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚬 Smoking is the biggest risk factor for bladder cancer. People who smoke can be up to 4 times more likely to develop bladder cancer than non-smokers. This #BladderCancerMonth26, let’s keep raising awareness and supporting prevention. Learn more👉 ow.ly/JnlS50YcKwo #BladderCancerMonth26 #BladderCancer #GetChecked #BladderCancerAware
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📣 #WorldNoTabaccoDay ➡ More than 7,000 different chemicals are in tobacco & tobacco smoke- more than 70 of them are known to cause cancer. 🚬 is the biggest risk factor of #bladdercancer. Learn more & stay #BladderCancerAware! 👉 ow.ly/JnlS50YcKwo #BladderCancerMonth26 #BladderCancer #GetChecked #BladderCancerAware
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📅 As May comes to a close, our work does not. Bladder cancer awareness should not be limited to one month. This year’s campaign, Feeling Unsure? Get Checked, reminds us how important it is not to ignore possible symptoms. This year concludes our three year Feeling Unsure? Get Checked. campaign, a sustained effort to turn uncertainty into early action. Learn more 👉 worldbladdercancer.org/aware… #BladderCancerMonth26 #BladderCancer #GetChecked #BladderCancerAware
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This #BladderCancerMonth2026, save and share trusted information 💛 Our bladder cancer factsheets are designed to support awareness and understanding 🩺 Explore 👉 worldbladdercancer.org/bladd… #BladderCancerMonth26 #BladderCancer #GetChecked #BladderCancerAware
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Behind every #bladdercancer diagnosis is a real person and a powerful story. Patients and caregivers shared their journeys with us and words of advice for those recently diagnosed. Read bladder cancer patient stories 💛🧡💚 👉 worldbladdercancer.org/bladd… #BladderCancerMonth26 #BladderCancer #GetChecked #BladderCancerAware
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🩸 Blood in your urine is the most common symptom of bladder cancer. It can appear once or come and go, but it should never be ignored. Early detection makes treatment far more effective. Feeling unsure? Get checked. 👉 worldbladdercancer.org/aware… #BladderCancerMonth26 #BladderCancer #GetChecked
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World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition retweeted
#Cancercare does not stop after treatment. For people living with #bladdercancer, survivorship means navigating real physical, emotional and social change. Quality of life must be part of the conversation from the very beginning. #PatientSupport #BCLEAR
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World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition retweeted
Más de 20.000 casos de cáncer de vejiga se diagnostican cada año en España. La concienciación y la detección precoz siguen siendo fundamentales 💛 Con la colaboración de Astellas y Unionn. @WorldBladderCan #CáncerDeVejiga #DetecciónPrecoz #Concienciación
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🎮🩸 Know your risk factors. Play Spot the Drop and learn about bladder cancer risks while testing your reaction time. Smoking, chemical exposure and past radiation can all increase risk. Staying informed matters. 👉 spot.worldbladdercancer.org #BladderCancerMonth26 #BladderCancer #GetChecked #BladderCancerAware #SpotTheDrop
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What is non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer? 🤔 It is bladder cancer that has not grown into the muscle layer of the bladder wall. This #BladderCancerMonth2026, explore our factsheet and learn more 🩺 👉 worldbladdercancer.org/bladd… #BladderCancerMonth26 #BladderCancer #GetChecked #BladderCancerAware
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🕒 What do you see? If it looks like a ticking stopwatch, it highlights a key concern in bladder cancer: waiting too long to seek medical advice. ⏱️ 90% of bladder cancers are treatable when caught early. Feeling unsure? Get checked 👉 worldbladdercancer.org/aware… #BladderCancerMonth26 #BladderCancer #GetChecked #BladderCancerAware #UnsureIcon
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World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition retweeted
Blood in the urine is not normal. Around 140,000 women are diagnosed with #BladderCancer each year, and women are more likely to be misdiagnosed before bladder cancer is identified. Visit the hospital and ask for proper tests. #BladderCancerKE
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