The Bota per la vida project, promoted by the FCBQ, is aimed at young people aged 18 and over who have undergone surgery or oncological treatment. The goal is to safely and guidedly resume physical activity, according to Mireia Daura, the coach and physiotherapist coordinating the sessions.
“"Hormonal treatments against cancer cause a lot of pain, and doing sports is a good way to fight them. Furthermore, it is also useful against insomnia and helps improve mood."
This initiative seeks to work on physical fitness components such as strength, endurance, and balance, in a playful way and with a strong social component. Daniela Rodríguez confessed that, despite never having played, the group experience made her feel “like a little girl who is given a treat.”
“"I had a mastectomy and 32 lymph nodes removed, which is a lot, but sport helps me regain strength."
Eva Domingo, coordinator of hematology at the ICO, emphasizes that sport helps not only during treatment but especially afterward, controlling cardiovascular risk and enhancing psychological well-being and social relationships. She adds that regular practice improves survival in some types of cancer, particularly colon cancer.
This initiative, which originated at ICO L'Hospitalet, has a clear vocation for continuity and growth. It is not ruled out that the program may expand in the future to other centers of the Catalan Institute of Oncology, such as those in Badalona and Girona.
