[Fencing for promoting health after breast cancer]

Abstract

Physical activity is recommended after breast cancer surgery. Fencing is a sport that is well suited to combatting fatigue, pain and reduced arm mobility. A healthcare executive, herself a fencer, puts the benefits of this sport into perspective, both physically and psychologically.

Keywords: basic needs; besoin fondamental; breast cancer; cancer du sein; escrime; fencing; health promotion; promotion de la santé; sport.