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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 · 30/09/2026
Support is available for people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease through our Chat Together virtual support group. 🗓️ Meeting times: • 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm • 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:30pm 🔗 Find out more or signpost: prda.org.uk/chat-together
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 17/09/2026
That’s a wrap on #PRDA26 Huge thanks to our speakers, facilitators, delegates, volunteers and everyone who contributed to a brilliant day of sharing knowledge, making connections and exploring better care for people living with Pelvic Radiation Disease. #PelvicRadiationDisease
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 17/09/2026
We really enjoyed the interactive case study session from Georgina Giebner RD and Susan Vyoral RD. Lots of great food for thought and discussion! Access the Cancer Recovery: Information and Self Help Videos here ow.ly/kMuq50ZOLmw #PRDA26 #PelvicRadiationDisease
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 17/09/2026
Dr Hainsworth and Dr Addington shared an exploratory study exploring the experiences of people living with HIV and treated for anal cancer, using a co production approach to deliver person centred care. Explore the co developed web platform: www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/HIV-AC #PRDA26
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 17/09/2026
Wonderful to hear from Robyn Bowman, sharing Between the Navel and the Knees, an award winning series of sexual function videos. A resource helping to open up conversations around sexual function and improve support for people affected by #PelvicRadiationDisease #PRDA26
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 17/09/2026
Dr Lisa Durrant sharing the story of how a patient complaint helped lead to the development of a commissioned regional radiotherapy late effects service. A common thread at #PRDA26: the importance of patient experience and how it can help drive meaningful improvements in care.
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 17/09/2026
Research and evidence are at the heart of #PRDA26. Prof. Stephen Radley is sharing results from the PRD e PAQ pilot study in Sheffield and exploring what this research could contribute to our understanding and management of Pelvic Radiation Disease. #PelvicRadiationDisease
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 17/09/2026
Fascinating research being shared at #PRDA26 by Mr Ramesh Thurairaja, exploring the efficacy of RADA16 in the management of radiation cystitis. Emerging evidence is an important part of improving care for people living with Pelvic Radiation Disease. #PelvicRadiationDisease
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 17/09/2026
An important discussion at #PRDA26 this morning from Dr Claire Higham on prediction, prevention and management of radiotherapy related insufficiency fractures. Find the RadBone feasibility study here: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/6/e056600 #PelvicRadiationDisease #RRIF
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 17/09/2026
We are all set and ready to welcome everyone to #PRDA26 The room is ready and we are looking forward to a full day of insightful presentations, discussion, collaboration and networking. Let’s get started! #PelvicRadiationDisease
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 16/09/2026
Looking forward to welcoming everyone to our annual Professional Networking Day tomorrow✨ Clinicians, researchers and service leads coming together to share expertise, discuss new evidence and explore improvements to care pathways. #PRDA26 #PelvicRadiationDisease
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 14/09/2026
Peer support for with people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease 💙 Our Online Community is an excellent resource for people living with PRD to share their experiences, ask questions and connect with others in the community. healthunlocked.com/prda #RTLateEffects
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 09/09/2026
Support is available for people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease through our Chat Together virtual support group. 📅 Meeting times: • 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm • 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:30pm 🔗 Find out more or signpost: prda.org.uk/chat-together
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 03/09/2026
Just 2 weeks to go until #PRDA26 networking event on 17th September. We still have some limited, FREE places available. Discover more about the programme and book your place 🎟️ www.prda.org.uk/prda-professional-n… #PelvicRadiationDisease #SupportiveOncology
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PRDA26
In-person networking event for healthcare professionals involved in the care and support of people affected by Pelvic Radiation Disease (PRD)
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 27/08/2026
Just 3 weeks to go until our Professional Networking Event on 17th September. FREE to attend, though remaining places are limited. Meet our fantastic speaker lineup, discover more about the programme, and book your place: ow.ly/rasy50ZFvWI #PelvicRadiationDisease #SupportiveOncology
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PRDA26
In-person networking event for healthcare professionals involved in the care and support of people affected by Pelvic Radiation Disease (PRD)
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 26/08/2026
Support is available for people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease through our Chat Together virtual support group. 🗓️ Meeting times: • 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm • 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:30pm 🔗 Find out more or signpost: prda.org.uk/chat-together
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 19/08/2026
Peer support for with people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease 💙 Our Online Community is an excellent resource for people living with PRD to share their experiences, ask questions and connect with others in the community. healthunlocked.com/prda #RTLateEffects
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 17/08/2026
The full #PRDA26 programme is now available! There’s still time to book your FREE place for our in person #PelvicRadiationDisease Professional Networking Event. Connect, share learning and help improve care for people living with PRD. ow.ly/3GvC50Zz1v9
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PRDA26
In-person networking event for healthcare professionals involved in the care and support of people affected by Pelvic Radiation Disease (PRD)
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 12/08/2026
🌟 Spotlight on our Medical Advisers 🌟 Our Medical Advisory Panel is made up of UK experts, dedicated to improving care for people with #PelvicRadiationDisease (PRD). We're delighted to feature Consultant Urological Surgeon, Mr Ramesh Thurairaja ow.ly/ZKuz50ZyRPI
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 11/08/2026
Support is available for people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease through our Chat Together virtual support group. The next sessions will be • Tuesday 18th August at 12:30pm • Wednesday 2nd September at 7:00pm 🔗 Find out more or signpost: prda.org.uk/chat-together
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 07/08/2026
Join us for fantastic #PRDA26 programme of learning, discussion and networking, featuring the latest research, service developments and practical approaches to improving care for people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease. prda.org.uk/prda-professional-networking/ #SupportiveOncology
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 03/08/2026
We are very grateful to Lorraine for sharing her experience of #PelvicRadiationDisease (PRD) following treatment for anal cancer. Lived experience plays a vital role in raising awareness of PRD. Read Lorraine's story 👉 prda.org.uk/lorraines-story/ #RealLifeStory #EveryStoryEveryVoice #AnalCancer
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Real-life stories told by people living with Pelvic Radiation Disease
Lorraine shares her first-hand experience of living with Pelvic Radiation Disease (PRD) to help others living with late effects of radiotherapy.
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 30/07/2026
Congratulations to the Pelvic Late Effects team at Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust for their work on intimacy and sexual function after pelvic chemoradiotherapy.👏 🏆Winners of the Most Impactful Innovation (Pan System) Award from WYH Cancer Alliance ✨Shortlisted for this year's Nursing Times Awards
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 30/07/2026
Fantastic opportunity for Allied Healthcare professionals to learn about gastrointestinal consequences of cancer at this excellent CPD accredited Royal Marsden Study Day. www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/giant2026 📅4 November 2026 #PelvicRadiationDisease #SupportiveOncology
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 29/07/2026
Support is available for people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease through our Chat Together virtual support group. 🗓️ The next sessions will be: • Wednesday 5th August at 7:00pm • Tuesday 18th August at 12:30pm 🔗 Find out more or signpost: prda.org.uk/chat-together
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 27/07/2026
Lived experiences can challenge assumptions, build understanding and improve care. Our Real-life Stories offer an honest insight into living with #PelvicRadiationDisease (PRD), helping people better understand the impact of radiotherapy late effects. prda.org.uk/real-life-stories/
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 21/07/2026
🌟 Spotlight on our Medical Advisers 🌟 Our Medical Advisory Panel is made up of UK experts, dedicated to improving care for people with #PelvicRadiationDisease (PRD). We're delighted to feature Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Tony Tham ow.ly/ZmY850ZnShg
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 20/07/2026
Do you support people affected by #PelvicRadiationDisease (PRD)? Join our in-person PRD Networking Event to connect, share learning and help improve care. Find out more and book your place: prda.org.uk/prd-professional-networking-event-2026/ #PRDA26 #SupportiveOncology
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 16/07/2026
Congratulations to Dr Caroline Henson, on being recognised in the 2026 Clinical Services Excellence Award. It's fantastic to see her dedication to improving care for people with #PelvicRadiationDisease recognised. Congratulations, Caroline 👏👏👏 ow.ly/nT3y50ZnTh7
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 15/07/2026
Grateful to the healthcare professionals improving recognition of #PelvicRadiationDisease Using the term Pelvic Radiation Disease (PRD) helps validate patients’ experiences & supports better long-term care. 👉Take the pledge ow.ly/6zhi50ZnI8M #PRDPledge #SupportiveOncology
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 14/07/2026
Support is available for people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease through our Chat Together virtual support group. 🗓 Meeting times: • 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12:30pm • 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm 🔗 Find out more or signpost: prda.org.uk/chat-together
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 07/07/2026
Do you support people affected by #PelvicRadiationDisease (PRD)? Join our in-person PRD Networking Event to connect, share learning and help improve care. Find out more and book your place: prda.org.uk/prd-professional-networking-event-2026/ #PRDA26 #SupportiveOncology
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 06/07/2026
Peer support for with people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease 💙 Our Online Community is an excellent resource for people living with PRD to share their experiences, ask questions and connect with others in the community. healthunlocked.com/prda #RTLateEffects
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 01/07/2026
We are very grateful to Bernadette for sharing her experience of #PelvicRadiationDisease (PRD). Lived experience plays a vital role in raising awareness of PRD. Read Bernadette's story 👉 prda.org.uk/bernadettes-story/ #RealLifeStory #EveryStoryEveryVoice
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 29/06/2026
🌟Thank you to our new #PRDPledge champions🌟 It was great to connect with so many healthcare professionals at #BSGLive26 last week. By taking the pledge, you're helping raise awareness of #PelvicRadiationDisease and improve care for those affected. 💙 ow.ly/m5Cb50Zgkzi #SupportiveOncology
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 25/06/2026
🌟 Spotlight on our Medical Advisers 🌟 Our Medical Advisory Panel is made up of UK experts, dedicated to improving care for people with #PelvicRadiationDisease (PRD). We're delighted to feature Specialist Dietitian, Gina Giebner: ow.ly/Q0xi50Zgbgn
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 24/06/2026
Support is available for people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease through our Chat Together virtual support group. 🗓️ Meeting times: • 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12:30pm • 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm 🔗 Find out more or signpost: prda.org.uk/chat-together
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 22/06/2026
Are you at #BSGLive26? Visit us at Stand G12 to discuss Pelvic Radiation Disease and our Best Practice Pathway. We'd love to talk about improving recognition, referral and management of people living with the long-term effects of pelvic radiotherapy. #PelvicRadiationDisease #PRDPledge
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 12/06/2026
🎉Extra chances to win with this month's Super Draw🎉 Playing the Kingston Community Lottery is a great way to support good causes like ours with proceeds helping people living with Pelvic Radiation Disease. Play here👉 ow.ly/OTQX50Z9Q7X #CharityLottery
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Support Pelvic Radiation Disease Association on Kingston Community Lottery
Pelvic Radiation Disease Association is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 11/06/2026
Peer support for with people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease 💙 Our Online Community is an excellent resource for people living with PRD to share their experiences, ask questions and connect with others in the community. healthunlocked.com/prda #RTLateEffects
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 10/06/2026
Healthcare professionals: if you’re supporting people in the UK living with #PelvicRadiationDisease, please consider signposting them to our Out and About Toolkit. Practical tips and tools to help people feel more confident leaving home. 👉 prda.org.uk/out-and-about-toolkit/ #SupportiveOncology
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 09/06/2026
Support is available for people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease through our Chat Together virtual support group. 🗓 Meeting times: • 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12:30pm • 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm 🔗 Find out more or signpost: prda.org.uk/chat-together
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 05/06/2026
As Volunteers Week ends, a huge thank you to all of our volunteers 💙 These are just some of the amazing people who support us, representing so many more who give their time, skills, and experience throughout the year. We are so grateful for everything you do. #VolunteersWeek
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 05/06/2026
We’re so grateful to the 3-D Matrix team for taking on the Wolf Run🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️a tough 10k obstacle course packed with mud, water crossings and challenging terrain, all to raise money for people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease Please support them if you can: ow.ly/zuv650Z53gX
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 04/06/2026
A huge thank you to our corporate volunteers 💙 Your time, teamwork, and enthusiasm help us support more people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease. If you and your colleagues would like to volunteer or share your skills with PRDA, we’d love to hear from you. prda.org.uk/volunteer-sign-up/
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 03/06/2026
There are many ways to volunteer with PRDA 💙 From Support Group Facilitators to Event Speakers and Exhibition Volunteers, our volunteers help people affected by Pelvic Radiation Disease feel less alone. Interested in getting involved? prda.org.uk/volunteer-with-us/ #VolunteersWeek
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 02/06/2026
Volunteers are at the heart of PRDA 🌟 From our Patient and Medical Advisory Panels to our volunteer Trustees, their expertise, insight, and lived experience help shape everything we do. Thank you to all our incredible volunteers 💙 #VolunteersWeek #PelvicRadiationDisease
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 01/06/2026
This Volunteers Week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who give their time, skills, and lived experience to support those affected by #PelvicRadiationDisease. We simply couldn't do what we do without our volunteers 💙 #VolunteersWeek
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 29/05/2026
It's World Digestive Health Day🌍 Common symptoms of #PelvicRadiationDisease (PRD) can include bloating, wind, diarrhoea, constipation, urgency, and frequency 💩 Our guide provides practical information for people living with PRD. prda.org.uk/resources/
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PRDA @prda.org.uk · 27/05/2026
Support is available for people living with #PelvicRadiationDisease through our Chat Together virtual support group. 🗓️ Meeting times: • 3rd Tuesday of each month at 12:30pm • 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm 🔗 Find out more or signpost: prda.org.uk/chat-together
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