Pelvic Radiation Disease Association

Who we are

Pelvic Radiation Disease (PRD) is a long-term side-effect (‘late effect’) of pelvic radiotherapy treatment affecting an estimated 100,000 people in the UK.  People affected by PRD often have a complex set of symptoms affecting the bowel, bladder and/or sexual function for many years after radiotherapy, sometimes only appearing several years after radiotherapy treatment

PRDA is a small UK charity whose objectives are to see that the effects of PRD are minimised, that people affected PRD given the best possible care and treatment, that PRD is accepted as a serious problem and given the attention it deserves.

PRDA’s Vision is:

1. That the long term effects of pelvic radiotherapy are prevented, predicted or minimised;
2. That people affected by Pelvic Radiation Disease (PRD) are diagnosed, fully supported and given the best possible care and treatment to alleviate their symptoms and improve their quality of life;
3. That Pelvic Radiation Disease is widely accepted as a serious consequence of cancer treatment that requires focused research and education.

PRDA aims to have an impact by:

1. Providing and facilitating direct support and information to people affected by, or at risk of, pelvic radiation disease (PRD);
2. Providing a voice for people affected by PRD;
3. Influencing decision-makers to achieve adequate, dedicated funding for PRD services across the UK;
4. Working with charity, professional organisations, NHS and other partners to improve health and social services for people affected by PRD;
5. Working with charity and professional organisation partners to improve professional awareness and education on the prevention and treatment of PRD;
6. Influencing research and trials that address issues to do with PRD.