WHY ROWING FOR BREAST CANCER?
“We endure and flourish.”
Facing breast cancer involves enduring a range of challenging treatments, from surgery and radiation to chemotherapy. These necessary treatments can leave lasting effects, including lymphedema, obesity, depression, and diminished quality of life. The emotional and psychological impacts can also be profound, leaving survivors with fears of recurrence and questions about their new identity as a “patient” or “survivor.”
This is where Recovery on Water (ROW) steps in.
ROW is dedicated to empowering breast cancer patients and survivors—including female-identifying and nonbinary individuals—to actively engage in their recovery while receiving support from their peers.
Research consistently proves that physical activity has significant benefits for those undergoing breast cancer treatment. ROW enhances members' weekly activity levels by up to 23%, and participation in our programs offers numerous advantages, including:
Reduction in fatigue and depressive symptoms
Improvements in lymphedema, bone density, body mass index, and overall quality of life
Significant reduction in the risk of cancer recurrence
Our team exemplifies the positive outcomes supported by research. Feedback from our members highlights the impact of ROW:
82% feel a strong sense of community and reduced loneliness
94% report ROW has had positive effects on the physical and emotional side effects of treatment, including fatigue, muscle atrophy, anxiety, depression, and others
100% would recommend ROW to other breast cancer patients and survivors
“I loved the idea of having a team to hold me accountable for exercising, and immediately saw the strong positive bonds between teammates and wanted to be a part of that.”
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