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Pelvic Radiation Disease (PRD) is a long-term side-effect (‘late effect’) of pelvic radiotherapy treatment. The Pelvic Radiation Disease Association is a UK charity that provides support and information for people living with PRD . Reg. charity 1147802

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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 3d

An estimated 100,000 people in the UK live with Pelvic Radiation Disease (PRD) — yet it’s still under-recognised.

Healthcare professionals: take the #PRDPledge today and help raise awareness 💙
👉 www.prda.org.uk/the-pelvic-radiation-disease-pledge/

#LifeAfterCancer #CancerSupport #Radiotherapy

The Pelvic Radiation Disease Pledge information for healthcare professionals

We’re calling on healthcare professionals to take the PRD Pledge and play a part in raising awareness of PRD across the healthcare community.

www.prda.org.uk

PRDA @prda.org.uk · 4d

Our online 'Chat Together' peer support group offers a safe space for people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease to connect💙

📆 1st Wednesday each month at 7pm
For more information visit 👉prda.org.uk/chat-together/

#RTLateEffects #CancerQualityOfLife #LivingWithAndBeyondCancer

Chat Together

Join our safe and supportive chat together group sessions.

prda.org.uk

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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 6d

New or ongoing symptoms 3 months or more after pelvic radiotherapy could be #PelvicRadiationDisease

Symptoms can start years or even decades after radiotherapy and are often under-recognised. Find more information on our website:

prda.org.uk/what-is-pelvic-radiation-disease-prd/

PRDA @prda.org.uk · 10d

Great to see the latest #GUTBlog shining a light on new BSG guidance about GI symptoms after cancer treatment and the importance of better PRD support.
Read our take: https://ow.ly/uC9950XgObN

GUT blog highlights BSG Guidance to Improve Care After Cancer Treatment

The latest GUT blog spotlights new BSG guidance on managing gastrointestinal symptoms after cancer and highlights better specialist care for people living with pelvic radiotherapy late effects.

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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 22d

It’s race day!🏃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Our amazing supporters are taking on the Royal Parks Half Marathon today🌳
Let’s cheer them on and help raise vital funds for people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease

Show your support💙 donate now:
prda.org.uk/countdown-to-the-royal-parks-half-marathon/

PRDA @prda.org.uk · 24d

Pelvic Radiation Disease can have a lasting impact on quality of life long after cancer treatment ends.

Find out more and use our PRD Best Practice Pathway to improve care:
www.prda.org.uk/what-is-pelvic-radiation-disease-prd/

#PelvicRadiationDisease #HealthcareProfessionals #BestPractice

Corrine – living with Pelvic Radiation Disease:

I try really, really hard to be a positive, happy person. I am glad my treatment meant that cancer didn't kill me. And, most of the time, I turn my attention away from these physical and mental challenges in order to stay positive.
But inside, it's very, very hard. And lonely.

PRDA @prda.org.uk · 24d

We’re gearing up to cheer on our amazing runners this weekend at the Royal Parks Half Marathon🏃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

prda.org.uk/countdown-to-the-royal-parks-half-marathon/

Join us in supporting them and help raise vital funds for people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease🙌💙

countdown-to-the-royal-parks-half-marathon

Join us in cheering on our amazing runners at the Royal Parks Half Marathon and help raise vital funds to support people living with Pelvic Radiation Disease.

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Lesley Smith @lesleysmith.bsky.social · 26d

Great to be representing @prda.org.uk at the UKASCC ukascc.org conference 2025.
Already had some lovely conversations with professionals who care for people whose #QualityOfLife is affected by cancer and its consequences

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PRDA @prda.org.uk · Apr 28

Sometimes the best support comes from connecting with others who truly understand🌻

Explore our support services to see how we can help people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease: prda.org.uk/support/

#LivingWithAndBeyondCancer #RTLateEffects

Pelvic Radiation Disease Association Support

Support is available from the PRDA for people affected by Pelvic Radiation disease. We have a number of support services available that are free to access for people living with symptoms of PRD.

prda.org.uk

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PRDA @prda.org.uk · Mar 26

bleeding⁉️constipation⁉️diarrhoea⁉️pain⁉️urgency⁉️frequency⁉️incontinence⁉️

www.prda.org.uk/new-guidance...

New Guidance on gastrointestinal consequences of cancer treatment provides practical strategies to enhance patient care.

#PelvicRadiationDisease

New Guidance on Managing Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Cancer Treatment

New guidance on managing gastrointestinal symptoms after cancer treatment, Helping healthcare professionals provide better care.

www.prda.org.uk

PRDA @prda.org.uk · Mar 6

#Lymphoedema can be a late effect of pelvic #radiotherapy. Awareness and early management is vital.

Learn about symptoms, risk reduction, and read Corinne’s experience of living with lymphoedema & #PelvicRadiationDisease.

🔗 www.prda.org.uk/lymphoedema-...

#WorldLymphoedemaDay

Corinne, a person living with Pelvic Radiation Disease, is pictured next to a drystone cairn with mountain-top views of a lake in the background.

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Lesley Smith @lesleysmith.bsky.social · Feb 14

Powerful talk from Yvonne Anderson about the NE project on pelvic radiotherapy late effects with patient coproduction and crediting @prda.org.uk 🫶.
Huge increase in awareness of #PelvicRadiationDisease through the work of the project but ambitious to achieve a lot more 👏

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PRDA @prda.org.uk · Feb 13

🏃‍♂️ Join Team PRDA for the Royal Parks Half! 🏃‍♀️

Run with us on 12 Oct 2025 to support people affected by #PelvicRadiationDisease.

✅ Need a charity place? Apply now!
✅ Already got a spot? Join our team!

Head to 👉 ow.ly/YQuQ50UYOKK

💙#RoyalParksHalf #RunForACause

Royal Parks Half Marathon charity places – Join Team PRDA

Run the Royal Parks Half Marathon for a great cause. Sign up while places last!

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PRDA @prda.org.uk · Jan 31

Need help finding the nearest 📍Late Effects Service?

We've compiled a list of UK Late Effects services in the UK that support people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease

www.prda.org.uk/late-effects...

UK Late Effects Services

UK Services for people with late effects of radiotherapy that treat people with Pelvic Radiation Disease.

www.prda.org.uk

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PRDA @prda.org.uk · Jan 17

People experiencing symptoms that start or continue three months or more, after the end of their pelvic radiotherapy, may have #PelvicRadiationDisease.

Information and support is available from the Pelvic Radiation Disease Association:

prda.org.uk/support/

#LivingWithAndBeyondCancer

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PRDA @prda.org.uk · Jan 16

#PelvicRadiationDisease is a long-term side effect or 'late' effect of pelvic radiotherapy.

Effecting an estimated 100,000 people in the UK, complex symptoms can appear years or even decades after treatment.

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