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“What are we celebrating today in Bariloche?” one of the women asked excitedly into the microphone. Hear what many others have said: “We’re still alive!”. There was applause, more screams and hugs. Immediately, the bachata started ringing. A teacher holds a microphone and many women stand in front of her and imitate dance moves. A few minutes later, the dragon boats were lined up on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi. After taking a few photos, some women boarded the dragon boats with paddles and disappeared into the lake little by little.
In this way, Bariloche obtained The 6th National Pink Conferenceis an event that celebrates life and promotes early detection of breast cancer, with 300 women from across the country participating. Activities continue through this Sunday and include Zumba classes, makeup workshops, CPR, nutrition, archery and recreational and competitive dragon boat races.
«We are cancer survivors, although with some volunteers, we row for life through different agencies” said Rossana Epuñan, a member of the Nahuel Rosa Civic Association.
The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
He emphasizes that after breast cancer surgery, “they remove chains of lymph nodes, resulting in a loss of lymphatic drainage. “This type of rowing activates it and prevents lymphoma from forming. ”
Years ago, Canadian physician Donald McKenzie demonstrated that the cyclical and repetitive motion of rowing can act as a natural lymphatic drainer. Preventing lymphedema (swelling of the arms) after mastectomy This may occur after lymph nodes are removed as part of cancer treatment. In this way, dragon boating was born, which is a variation of rowing.
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A day of recreational and competitive rowing. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
In Argentina, there are 27 groups practicing this activity, and there are 2,500 groups worldwide.
Epnan emphasized that in Bariloche they bought two dragon boats from China: “Before they used them in China to harvest rice. In this case there were 10 rowers (5 on each side), and drummers with Drums keep the rhythm, and the helmsman directs the ship’s direction of travel.
There is a trick to this activity: “To catch the paddle, you raise your arms and push with your whole body. You work first on one side and then on the other side at the same distance to balance the use of energy. In fact, Works your entire body from the waist up. Therefore, it also aids in recovery from other types of cancer.«.
celebrate life
Rossana joined the Nahuel Rosa Civic Association in early 2020 during the pandemic. At the time, he was working for the Home Police Department, and during one conversation, he told a woman who had attended the agency that she was a cancer survivor. He learned that this woman was one of them and had rowed dragon boats for a long time. He got curious and decided to get closer.
«It helped me recover. In addition to rowing, there is teamwork, laughter and energy. Contact with water changes energy, so you can be successful in many things. After disembarking, we shared our experiences. It’s like a self-help group that includes movement,” he said.
Canadian doctor Donald McKenzie discovered that the cyclic and repetitive motion of rowing can act as a natural lymphatic drainage. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
What is the importance of national conferences? Everyone agrees that celebrating life is the ultimate goal. “There are so many women and men who have been through the same situation and are rowing day in and day out. It’s unity, it’s joy, it’s sharing, it’s understanding each other, it’s knowing that there are people fighting across the country,” Epnan said.
Sandra is a member of the Rosas de Limay association in Neuquén and rows dragon boats in La Perla lagoon three times a week, accompanied by her 83-year-old mother.
Like her peers, she attended the national conference, and while sipping yerba mate on the lakeside, she noted: “We have all recovered from breast cancer, and we know that rowing helps with lymphedema. When you have breast cancer surgery , you have to restore the lymph nodes, the arm and rowing movements are wonderful, Aside from the fact that we are women who have been through the same thing and we are okay, celebrate«.
The last meeting was held in Mar del Plata. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
María Eugenia Montero is a physical education teacher and a volunteer in a civil association of women with breast cancer who were born in Olavarria six years ago. «A year ago we bought a dragon boat called Margot and we paddle the Tapalqué stream twice a week, but also “We are committed to increasing awareness and sensitization about breast cancer prevention.”he commented.
Montero was called up because of the physical preparation required for rowing. “I have great admiration for these women, even though I do not have cancer, nor have I received chemotherapy or radiation. I am so happy to see you all together today “There is so much ability to overcome adversity, so much desire to survive and respect life.”He commented that the meeting was “extremely enriching”.
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
Some people were also present at the Bariloche meeting. Sergio Herrera, from Córdoba, was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago. Then he developed rectal cancer.
«I think the hardest part was coming to terms with the diagnosis. We are not ready to hear that we have cancer. Once you accept it, it’s easier to face it and move on. I experienced my second bout of rectal cancer in 2020, but thank God, again without surgery, I got through it with just chemotherapy and radiation,” he said.
He emphasized that attending national conferences allows you to learn a lot of life stories and “change your thoughts and the way you see things. It gives you those special hugs because here we all speak the same language and we experience the same fears, doubts, and uncertainties.«.
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“What are we celebrating today in Bariloche?” one of the women asked excitedly into the microphone. Hear what many others have said: “We’re still alive!”. There was applause, more screams and hugs. Immediately, the bachata started ringing. A teacher holds a microphone and many women stand in front of her and imitate dance moves. A few minutes later, the dragon boats were lined up on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi. After taking a few photos, some women boarded the dragon boats with paddles and disappeared into the lake little by little.
In this way, Bariloche obtained The 6th National Pink Conferenceis an event that celebrates life and promotes early detection of breast cancer, with 300 women from across the country participating. Activities continue through this Sunday and include Zumba classes, makeup workshops, CPR, nutrition, archery and recreational and competitive dragon boat races.
«We are cancer survivors, although with some volunteers, we row for life through different agencies” said Rossana Epuñan, a member of the Nahuel Rosa Civic Association.
The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
He emphasizes that after breast cancer surgery, “they remove chains of lymph nodes, resulting in a loss of lymphatic drainage. “This type of rowing activates it and prevents lymphoma from forming. ”
Years ago, Canadian physician Donald McKenzie demonstrated that the cyclical and repetitive motion of rowing can act as a natural lymphatic drainer. Preventing lymphedema (swelling of the arms) after mastectomy This may occur after lymph nodes are removed as part of cancer treatment. In this way, dragon boating was born, which is a variation of rowing.
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A day of recreational and competitive rowing. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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A day of recreational and competitive rowing. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
In Argentina, there are 27 groups practicing this activity, and there are 2,500 groups worldwide.
Epnan emphasized that in Bariloche they bought two dragon boats from China: “Before they used them in China to harvest rice. In this case there were 10 rowers (5 on each side), and drummers with Drums keep the rhythm, and the helmsman directs the ship’s direction of travel.
There is a trick to this activity: “To catch the paddle, you raise your arms and push with your whole body. You work first on one side and then on the other side at the same distance to balance the use of energy. In fact, Works your entire body from the waist up. Therefore, it also aids in recovery from other types of cancer.«.
celebrate life
Rossana joined the Nahuel Rosa Civic Association in early 2020 during the pandemic. At the time, he was working for the Home Police Department, and during one conversation, he told a woman who had attended the agency that she was a cancer survivor. He learned that this woman was one of them and had rowed dragon boats for a long time. He got curious and decided to get closer.
«It helped me recover. In addition to rowing, there is teamwork, laughter and energy. Contact with water changes energy, so you can be successful in many things. After disembarking, we shared our experiences. It’s like a self-help group that includes movement,” he said.
Canadian doctor Donald McKenzie discovered that the cyclic and repetitive motion of rowing can act as a natural lymphatic drainage. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
What is the importance of national conferences? Everyone agrees that celebrating life is the ultimate goal. “There are so many women and men who have been through the same situation and are rowing day in and day out. It’s unity, it’s joy, it’s sharing, it’s understanding each other, it’s knowing that there are people fighting across the country,” Epnan said.
Sandra is a member of the Rosas de Limay association in Neuquén and rows dragon boats in La Perla lagoon three times a week, accompanied by her 83-year-old mother.
Like her peers, she attended the national conference, and while sipping yerba mate on the lakeside, she noted: “We have all recovered from breast cancer, and we know that rowing helps with lymphedema. When you have breast cancer surgery , you have to restore the lymph nodes, the arm and rowing movements are wonderful, Aside from the fact that we are women who have been through the same thing and we are okay, celebrate«.
The last meeting was held in Mar del Plata. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
María Eugenia Montero is a physical education teacher and a volunteer in a civil association of women with breast cancer who were born in Olavarria six years ago. «A year ago we bought a dragon boat called Margot and we paddle the Tapalqué stream twice a week, but also “We are committed to increasing awareness and sensitization about breast cancer prevention.”he commented.
Montero was called up because of the physical preparation required for rowing. “I have great admiration for these women, even though I do not have cancer, nor have I received chemotherapy or radiation. I am so happy to see you all together today “There is so much ability to overcome adversity, so much desire to survive and respect life.”He commented that the meeting was “extremely enriching”.
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
Some people were also present at the Bariloche meeting. Sergio Herrera, from Córdoba, was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago. Then he developed rectal cancer.
«I think the hardest part was coming to terms with the diagnosis. We are not ready to hear that we have cancer. Once you accept it, it’s easier to face it and move on. I experienced my second bout of rectal cancer in 2020, but thank God, again without surgery, I got through it with just chemotherapy and radiation,” he said.
He emphasized that attending national conferences allows you to learn a lot of life stories and “change your thoughts and the way you see things. It gives you those special hugs because here we all speak the same language and we experience the same fears, doubts, and uncertainties.«.
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“What are we celebrating today in Bariloche?” one of the women asked excitedly into the microphone. Hear what many others have said: “We’re still alive!”. There was applause, more screams and hugs. Immediately, the bachata started ringing. A teacher holds a microphone and many women stand in front of her and imitate dance moves. A few minutes later, the dragon boats were lined up on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi. After taking a few photos, some women boarded the dragon boats with paddles and disappeared into the lake little by little.
In this way, Bariloche obtained The 6th National Pink Conferenceis an event that celebrates life and promotes early detection of breast cancer, with 300 women from across the country participating. Activities continue through this Sunday and include Zumba classes, makeup workshops, CPR, nutrition, archery and recreational and competitive dragon boat races.
«We are cancer survivors, although with some volunteers, we row for life through different agencies” said Rossana Epuñan, a member of the Nahuel Rosa Civic Association.
The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
He emphasizes that after breast cancer surgery, “they remove chains of lymph nodes, resulting in a loss of lymphatic drainage. “This type of rowing activates it and prevents lymphoma from forming. ”
Years ago, Canadian physician Donald McKenzie demonstrated that the cyclical and repetitive motion of rowing can act as a natural lymphatic drainer. Preventing lymphedema (swelling of the arms) after mastectomy This may occur after lymph nodes are removed as part of cancer treatment. In this way, dragon boating was born, which is a variation of rowing.
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A day of recreational and competitive rowing. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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A day of recreational and competitive rowing. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
In Argentina, there are 27 groups practicing this activity, and there are 2,500 groups worldwide.
Epnan emphasized that in Bariloche they bought two dragon boats from China: “Before they used them in China to harvest rice. In this case there were 10 rowers (5 on each side), and drummers with Drums keep the rhythm, and the helmsman directs the ship’s direction of travel.
There is a trick to this activity: “To catch the paddle, you raise your arms and push with your whole body. You work first on one side and then on the other side at the same distance to balance the use of energy. In fact, Works your entire body from the waist up. Therefore, it also aids in recovery from other types of cancer.«.
celebrate life
Rossana joined the Nahuel Rosa Civic Association in early 2020 during the pandemic. At the time, he was working for the Home Police Department, and during one conversation, he told a woman who had attended the agency that she was a cancer survivor. He learned that this woman was one of them and had rowed dragon boats for a long time. He got curious and decided to get closer.
«It helped me recover. In addition to rowing, there is teamwork, laughter and energy. Contact with water changes energy, so you can be successful in many things. After disembarking, we shared our experiences. It’s like a self-help group that includes movement,” he said.
Canadian doctor Donald McKenzie discovered that the cyclic and repetitive motion of rowing can act as a natural lymphatic drainage. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
What is the importance of national conferences? Everyone agrees that celebrating life is the ultimate goal. “There are so many women and men who have been through the same situation and are rowing day in and day out. It’s unity, it’s joy, it’s sharing, it’s understanding each other, it’s knowing that there are people fighting across the country,” Epnan said.
Sandra is a member of the Rosas de Limay association in Neuquén and rows dragon boats in La Perla lagoon three times a week, accompanied by her 83-year-old mother.
Like her peers, she attended the national conference, and while sipping yerba mate on the lakeside, she noted: “We have all recovered from breast cancer, and we know that rowing helps with lymphedema. When you have breast cancer surgery , you have to restore the lymph nodes, the arm and rowing movements are wonderful, Aside from the fact that we are women who have been through the same thing and we are okay, celebrate«.
The last meeting was held in Mar del Plata. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
María Eugenia Montero is a physical education teacher and a volunteer in a civil association of women with breast cancer who were born in Olavarria six years ago. «A year ago we bought a dragon boat called Margot and we paddle the Tapalqué stream twice a week, but also “We are committed to increasing awareness and sensitization about breast cancer prevention.”he commented.
Montero was called up because of the physical preparation required for rowing. “I have great admiration for these women, even though I do not have cancer, nor have I received chemotherapy or radiation. I am so happy to see you all together today “There is so much ability to overcome adversity, so much desire to survive and respect life.”He commented that the meeting was “extremely enriching”.
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
Some people were also present at the Bariloche meeting. Sergio Herrera, from Córdoba, was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago. Then he developed rectal cancer.
«I think the hardest part was coming to terms with the diagnosis. We are not ready to hear that we have cancer. Once you accept it, it’s easier to face it and move on. I experienced my second bout of rectal cancer in 2020, but thank God, again without surgery, I got through it with just chemotherapy and radiation,” he said.
He emphasized that attending national conferences allows you to learn a lot of life stories and “change your thoughts and the way you see things. It gives you those special hugs because here we all speak the same language and we experience the same fears, doubts, and uncertainties.«.
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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“What are we celebrating today in Bariloche?” one of the women asked excitedly into the microphone. Hear what many others have said: “We’re still alive!”. There was applause, more screams and hugs. Immediately, the bachata started ringing. A teacher holds a microphone and many women stand in front of her and imitate dance moves. A few minutes later, the dragon boats were lined up on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi. After taking a few photos, some women boarded the dragon boats with paddles and disappeared into the lake little by little.
In this way, Bariloche obtained The 6th National Pink Conferenceis an event that celebrates life and promotes early detection of breast cancer, with 300 women from across the country participating. Activities continue through this Sunday and include Zumba classes, makeup workshops, CPR, nutrition, archery and recreational and competitive dragon boat races.
«We are cancer survivors, although with some volunteers, we row for life through different agencies” said Rossana Epuñan, a member of the Nahuel Rosa Civic Association.
The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
He emphasizes that after breast cancer surgery, “they remove chains of lymph nodes, resulting in a loss of lymphatic drainage. “This type of rowing activates it and prevents lymphoma from forming. ”
Years ago, Canadian physician Donald McKenzie demonstrated that the cyclical and repetitive motion of rowing can act as a natural lymphatic drainer. Preventing lymphedema (swelling of the arms) after mastectomy This may occur after lymph nodes are removed as part of cancer treatment. In this way, dragon boating was born, which is a variation of rowing.
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A day of recreational and competitive rowing. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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A day of recreational and competitive rowing. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
In Argentina, there are 27 groups practicing this activity, and there are 2,500 groups worldwide.
Epnan emphasized that in Bariloche they bought two dragon boats from China: “Before they used them in China to harvest rice. In this case there were 10 rowers (5 on each side), and drummers with Drums keep the rhythm, and the helmsman directs the ship’s direction of travel.
There is a trick to this activity: “To catch the paddle, you raise your arms and push with your whole body. You work first on one side and then on the other side at the same distance to balance the use of energy. In fact, Works your entire body from the waist up. Therefore, it also aids in recovery from other types of cancer.«.
celebrate life
Rossana joined the Nahuel Rosa Civic Association in early 2020 during the pandemic. At the time, he was working for the Home Police Department, and during one conversation, he told a woman who had attended the agency that she was a cancer survivor. He learned that this woman was one of them and had rowed dragon boats for a long time. He got curious and decided to get closer.
«It helped me recover. In addition to rowing, there is teamwork, laughter and energy. Contact with water changes energy, so you can be successful in many things. After disembarking, we shared our experiences. It’s like a self-help group that includes movement,” he said.
Canadian doctor Donald McKenzie discovered that the cyclic and repetitive motion of rowing can act as a natural lymphatic drainage. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
What is the importance of national conferences? Everyone agrees that celebrating life is the ultimate goal. “There are so many women and men who have been through the same situation and are rowing day in and day out. It’s unity, it’s joy, it’s sharing, it’s understanding each other, it’s knowing that there are people fighting across the country,” Epnan said.
Sandra is a member of the Rosas de Limay association in Neuquén and rows dragon boats in La Perla lagoon three times a week, accompanied by her 83-year-old mother.
Like her peers, she attended the national conference, and while sipping yerba mate on the lakeside, she noted: “We have all recovered from breast cancer, and we know that rowing helps with lymphedema. When you have breast cancer surgery , you have to restore the lymph nodes, the arm and rowing movements are wonderful, Aside from the fact that we are women who have been through the same thing and we are okay, celebrate«.
The last meeting was held in Mar del Plata. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
María Eugenia Montero is a physical education teacher and a volunteer in a civil association of women with breast cancer who were born in Olavarria six years ago. «A year ago we bought a dragon boat called Margot and we paddle the Tapalqué stream twice a week, but also “We are committed to increasing awareness and sensitization about breast cancer prevention.”he commented.
Montero was called up because of the physical preparation required for rowing. “I have great admiration for these women, even though I do not have cancer, nor have I received chemotherapy or radiation. I am so happy to see you all together today “There is so much ability to overcome adversity, so much desire to survive and respect life.”He commented that the meeting was “extremely enriching”.
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
Some people were also present at the Bariloche meeting. Sergio Herrera, from Córdoba, was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago. Then he developed rectal cancer.
«I think the hardest part was coming to terms with the diagnosis. We are not ready to hear that we have cancer. Once you accept it, it’s easier to face it and move on. I experienced my second bout of rectal cancer in 2020, but thank God, again without surgery, I got through it with just chemotherapy and radiation,” he said.
He emphasized that attending national conferences allows you to learn a lot of life stories and “change your thoughts and the way you see things. It gives you those special hugs because here we all speak the same language and we experience the same fears, doubts, and uncertainties.«.
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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“What are we celebrating today in Bariloche?” one of the women asked excitedly into the microphone. Hear what many others have said: “We’re still alive!”. There was applause, more screams and hugs. Immediately, the bachata started ringing. A teacher holds a microphone and many women stand in front of her and imitate dance moves. A few minutes later, the dragon boats were lined up on the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi. After taking a few photos, some women boarded the dragon boats with paddles and disappeared into the lake little by little.
In this way, Bariloche obtained The 6th National Pink Conferenceis an event that celebrates life and promotes early detection of breast cancer, with 300 women from across the country participating. Activities continue through this Sunday and include Zumba classes, makeup workshops, CPR, nutrition, archery and recreational and competitive dragon boat races.
«We are cancer survivors, although with some volunteers, we row for life through different agencies” said Rossana Epuñan, a member of the Nahuel Rosa Civic Association.
The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
He emphasizes that after breast cancer surgery, “they remove chains of lymph nodes, resulting in a loss of lymphatic drainage. “This type of rowing activates it and prevents lymphoma from forming. ”
Years ago, Canadian physician Donald McKenzie demonstrated that the cyclical and repetitive motion of rowing can act as a natural lymphatic drainer. Preventing lymphedema (swelling of the arms) after mastectomy This may occur after lymph nodes are removed as part of cancer treatment. In this way, dragon boating was born, which is a variation of rowing.
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A day of recreational and competitive rowing. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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A day of recreational and competitive rowing. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
In Argentina, there are 27 groups practicing this activity, and there are 2,500 groups worldwide.
Epnan emphasized that in Bariloche they bought two dragon boats from China: “Before they used them in China to harvest rice. In this case there were 10 rowers (5 on each side), and drummers with Drums keep the rhythm, and the helmsman directs the ship’s direction of travel.
There is a trick to this activity: “To catch the paddle, you raise your arms and push with your whole body. You work first on one side and then on the other side at the same distance to balance the use of energy. In fact, Works your entire body from the waist up. Therefore, it also aids in recovery from other types of cancer.«.
celebrate life
Rossana joined the Nahuel Rosa Civic Association in early 2020 during the pandemic. At the time, he was working for the Home Police Department, and during one conversation, he told a woman who had attended the agency that she was a cancer survivor. He learned that this woman was one of them and had rowed dragon boats for a long time. He got curious and decided to get closer.
«It helped me recover. In addition to rowing, there is teamwork, laughter and energy. Contact with water changes energy, so you can be successful in many things. After disembarking, we shared our experiences. It’s like a self-help group that includes movement,” he said.
Canadian doctor Donald McKenzie discovered that the cyclic and repetitive motion of rowing can act as a natural lymphatic drainage. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
What is the importance of national conferences? Everyone agrees that celebrating life is the ultimate goal. “There are so many women and men who have been through the same situation and are rowing day in and day out. It’s unity, it’s joy, it’s sharing, it’s understanding each other, it’s knowing that there are people fighting across the country,” Epnan said.
Sandra is a member of the Rosas de Limay association in Neuquén and rows dragon boats in La Perla lagoon three times a week, accompanied by her 83-year-old mother.
Like her peers, she attended the national conference, and while sipping yerba mate on the lakeside, she noted: “We have all recovered from breast cancer, and we know that rowing helps with lymphedema. When you have breast cancer surgery , you have to restore the lymph nodes, the arm and rowing movements are wonderful, Aside from the fact that we are women who have been through the same thing and we are okay, celebrate«.
The last meeting was held in Mar del Plata. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
María Eugenia Montero is a physical education teacher and a volunteer in a civil association of women with breast cancer who were born in Olavarria six years ago. «A year ago we bought a dragon boat called Margot and we paddle the Tapalqué stream twice a week, but also “We are committed to increasing awareness and sensitization about breast cancer prevention.”he commented.
Montero was called up because of the physical preparation required for rowing. “I have great admiration for these women, even though I do not have cancer, nor have I received chemotherapy or radiation. I am so happy to see you all together today “There is so much ability to overcome adversity, so much desire to survive and respect life.”He commented that the meeting was “extremely enriching”.
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
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The 6th National Pink Conference was held at the Calero Complex. Photo: Marcelo Martinez
Some people were also present at the Bariloche meeting. Sergio Herrera, from Córdoba, was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago. Then he developed rectal cancer.
«I think the hardest part was coming to terms with the diagnosis. We are not ready to hear that we have cancer. Once you accept it, it’s easier to face it and move on. I experienced my second bout of rectal cancer in 2020, but thank God, again without surgery, I got through it with just chemotherapy and radiation,” he said.
He emphasized that attending national conferences allows you to learn a lot of life stories and “change your thoughts and the way you see things. It gives you those special hugs because here we all speak the same language and we experience the same fears, doubts, and uncertainties.«.
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The provided text mentions a “6th National Pink Conference” held at the Calero Complex. It highlights the importance of these conferences for people affected by cancer, providing a space for sharing stories, support, and understanding.
One attendee, Sergio Herrera, shared his experience with breast and rectal cancer, emphasizing that these gatherings allow individuals to connect with others who “speak the same language” and understand their fears and uncertainties. This sense of community and shared experience is beneficial for those navigating the challenges of cancer.
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