Arrows of hope
Archery is helping women in Spain rebuild strength and ease swelling after breast cancer, while in Uganda a survivor makes affordable breast prostheses to restore confidence.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women globally. The earlier it is diagnosed the higher the chance of survival. Treatment, even when successful, can lead to arm swelling, muscle weakness and low mood. But archery is helping women in Spain overcome both the physical and mental challenges of breast cancer treatment. We visit one group and find out how the sport has increased their strength and confidence and even drained painful swellings.
We also visit a breast cancer survivor in Uganda, who has set up a business making local and affordable prostheses for women who face stigma after losing breasts to the disease.
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Presenter: Myra Anubi
Producer/reporter: Claire Bates
Uganda reporter: Halima Athumani
Editor: Jon Bithrey
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