Social expansion of rowing as a therapy for breast cancer
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The article analyses the impact of rowing on women breast cancer survivors, promoting physical exercise and emotional recovery. The “Vence-remos” programme seeks to improve the health and quality of life of these women through adapted rowing. It highlights the creation of support networks and the overcoming of stigmas about female fragility. Participation in this sport has increased significantly, promoting gender equality in sport.
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