May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.
Bladder cancer is not a rare cancer, and being aware of the signs is vital for early diagnosis. The event provides an important opportunity to highlight the disease and encourage conversations about what to look out for and when to seek a referral.
Key symptoms include blood in the urine, even a single episode; the persistent or recurrent need to pass urine more often or more urgently; and pelvic pain/discomfort. If you experience any of these, it's essential to seek advice from a health professional as soon as possible. If you are a GP and a patient presents with these symptoms, knowing when to act quickly is crucial.
On this page, you'll find useful resources that you can download and share across your social media channels or website. If you're looking to organise an information event or fundraising activity, we have a range of free materials to support your efforts. This includes printed brochures, pens, lanyards, badges, T-shirts, and much more.
By raising awareness and sharing information, we can help ensure that more people are informed about bladder cancer and the importance of early detection.
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Blood in your urine is the most common sign of bladder cancer. If you notice something that doesn’t feel right, even once, get it checked by your GP. It may turn out to be nothing, but it’s worth making sure. Early diagnosis can make a real difference. For more information visit the ABC UK website at www.actionbladdercanceruk.org. #BladderCancer #KnowTheSymptoms #BloodInYourPeeSeeYourGP #BCAM |
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Blood in your pee is a warning sign. It might look: Even if you notice this just one, don’t ignore it. It could be a symptom of bladder cancer. Get it checked. For more information visit the ABC UK website at www.actionbladdercanceruk.org. #BloodInYourPeeSeeYourGP #BCAM #BladderCancer |
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You might notice blood in your urine just once, or many times. It could be a tiny spot, a few streaks, or it might change the colour of your urine completely. However it appears, blood in your urine isn’t normal and should always be checked by your GP. For more information visit the ABC UK website at www.actionbladdercanceruk.org. #BloodInYourPeeSeeYourGP #BCAM #BladderCancer |
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It’s easy to mistake blood in urine for a UTI, gynaecological problem or a symptom of the menopause, but it can have other causes. See your GP to make sure. For more information visit the ABC UK website at www.actionbladdercanceruk.org. #BloodInYourPeeSeeYourGP #BCAM #BladderCancer |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
27/03/2026
Action Bladder Cancer UK is calling on health professionals – including specialist urology and cancer nurses, urologists, oncology and radiology health professionals and others, to support Bladder Cancer Awareness Month by helping to raise awareness of the symptoms of bladder cancer and of the vital work of ABC UK.
In the UK, over 20,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer each year, yet it is still not widely recognised as a common cancer. The main symptoms include blood in the urine (even if only once), an urgent or frequent need to urinate, and pain or discomfort in the pelvic area. Action Bladder Cancer UK is encouraging health professionals to actively promote awareness of bladder cancer symptoms, helping more people recognise the signs and seek timely medical advice.
Health professionals can contribute by running awareness stands, requesting their workplaces to share information online for staff and the public, promoting awareness through social media, helping to spread the word about ABC UK to their patients, or organising fundraising events. Action Bladder Cancer UK offers a variety of resources to support initiatives, including printed materials, pens, lanyards, badges, T-shirts, social media assets, and more.
Jeannie Rigby, Action Bladder Cancer UK CEO says: “Recognising the symptoms of bladder cancer is key to early diagnosis. Unfortunately, some cases can be diagnosed late, leading to worse outcomes. Bladder cancer can be overlooked, particularly in women, where
symptoms can be confused as urinary tract infections or gynaecological issues. It's important to never ignore blood in your urine. Be aware of the signs, and visit your GP if you have any concerns”.
For further information on how you can get involved in Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and support ABC UK, order your resources or download shareable social media assets, visit the website or email info@bladdercanceruk.org.
For more information about Action Bladder Cancer UK and our work visit www.actionbladdercanceruk.org.
About Action Bladder Cancer UK:
ABC UK’s mission is to support bladder cancer patients and their families, raise awareness of the disease to improve early diagnosis and outcomes, and support research into bladder cancer.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Press enquiries - E: info@actionbladdercanceruk.org
T: 0300 302 0085 W: www.actionbladdercanceruk.org
Registered charity: 1164374
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For Bladder Cancer Awareness Month this May, leading charity Action Bladder Cancer UK is highlighting one of the most commonly overlooked warning signs of bladder cancer – blood in the urine.
Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, yet public awareness remains low. As a result, many patients face delays in diagnosis because early symptoms are not recognised or are dismissed.
To help address this, Action Bladder Cancer UK is urging the public to seek medical advice if they notice blood in their urine – even if it happens only once – and to become more aware of the disease.
Broadcast, radio and podcast interviews are available as part of the campaign. Spokespeople are available for interview to discuss:
• early symptoms of bladder cancer
• why diagnosis is often delayed
• the patient experience of treatment
• what action people should take if symptoms appear
Jeannie Rigby, CEO of Action Bladder Cancer UK, says:
“Recognising the symptoms of bladder cancer is key to early diagnosis. Unfortunately, some cases are diagnosed late, leading to worse outcomes. Bladder cancer can be overlooked, particularly in women, where symptoms may be mistaken for urinary tract infections or gynaecological issues. You should never ignore blood in your urine, even if it only happens once. If you notice any symptoms, contact your GP promptly.”
For further information on how to get involved in Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, including accessing campaign resources or supporting the charity, visit www.actionbladdercanceruk.org or email info@bladdercanceruk.org. For further information on how you can get involved in Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and support ABC UK, order your resources and materials or download shareable social media assets, visit the website or email info@bladdercanceruk.org.
For more information about Action Bladder Cancer UK and our work visit www.actionbladdercanceruk.org.
About Action Bladder Cancer UK:
ABC UK’s mission is to support bladder cancer patients and their families, raise awareness of the disease to improve early diagnosis and outcomes, and support research into bladder cancer.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Press enquiries - E: info@actionbladdercanceruk.org
T: 0300 302 0085 W: www.actionbladdercanceruk.org
Registered charity: 1164374
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