AVENE HYDROTHERAPY CENTER
Reduce and relieve the undesirable effects of cancer treatments.
Avene center has extended its dermatological expertise to the skin and oral side effects of cancer treatments. It is in a warm and caring atmosphere that our medical-thermal team welcomes you for a unique experience.
WHY IS AVÈNE THERMAL SPRING WATER GOOD FOR ME?
When your skin has been severely tested and you experience the essential need to reclaim your body and regain healthy skin.
Avène Hydrotherapy Center is internationally renowned for its dermatological treatments. Patients arrive often from far, to treat damaged, weakened, dry, hyper-reactive and sometimes burnt skin. All these problems can occur after surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatments, which are used to treat many types of cancer. Making hard times easier and helping restore comfort and well-being to the skin are among the benefits of a 3 week treatment program at Avène, a program that can be seamlessly incorporated into the concerned patients' overall care.
Preparing for the hydrotherapy treatment and organization
Steps for preparing a hydrotherapy treatment in Avène center:
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1Medical prescription or personally funded treatments:
Treatment covered by health insurance with a form to fill out with your doctor, oncologist or dermatologist (form S2 for countries in the European Union) otherwise personally funded treatment.
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2Make an appointment with one of the hydrotherapy doctors..
The dates of your treatment depend on the appointment for arrival consultation with the hydrotherapy doctor.
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3Book accommodation:
Many accommodations are available on the thermal site and in the surrounding area (Hotels, Residences, Furnished Rentals, Camping...).
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4Book your treatment:
Book your treatment on the website
or by telephone : 0 33 4 67 23 41 87
EXPECTED BENEFITS
The wide range of available treatments are remarkably effective: patients are comforted by the supportive attitude and the high degree of attention they are given. They find great relief through the hydrotherapy and hydrating treatments and through the assistance they receive during therapy.
Avene hydrotherapy treatment: scientifically proven efficacy
A clinical study conducted at the Center made it possible to demonstrate a significant improvement in Quality of Life, but also in the principal signs of skin discomfort related to breast cancer treatments (chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy). (1)
(1) Dalenc F, Ribet V, Rossi AB, et al. Efficacy of a global supportive skin care programme with hydrotherapy after non-metastatic breast cancer treatment : a randomised, controlled study. Eur J Cancer Care. 2017; e12735. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecc.12735
TAILOR-MADE HYDROTHERAPY TREATMENT PROGRAMME
DERMATOLOGICAL HYDROTHERAPY TREATMENTS
- Hydromassage Bath
- Showers and general sprays
- Filiform shower
- Scalp Spraying
- Localized Spraying
- Thermal water compresses
- Underwater massage
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Oral hydrotherapy treatments:
- Mouthwashing bath
- Oral spray
- Gingival shower
DERMATOLOGICAL HYDRATING TREATMENTS
- Body wrap with emollient cream
- Moisturizing modeling massage of the body
- Facial treatment with emollient cream
- Complete scalp treatment
WORKSHOPS FOR APPROPRIATE SUPPORT
- Dietary advice from a pharmacist with a degree in medical dietetics
- Corrective and/or rejuvenating make-up with socio-aestheticians
- re-training for physical activity
- Coffee-discussion, Art therapy, Photolanguage and individual consultation with a psychologist (in French)
- Relaxation
CONFERENCES, SPORT AND HEALTH
- Information and welcome conference for international patients (English)
- “Sport and health" conference led by a doctor (in French)
- Adapted physical activity
- Soft gym, dynamic gym, pilates, Nordic walking, zumba, aquagym
practical advice
to change my
daily hygiene routine ?
Under cancer treatments, your skin becomes particularly sensitive. Gentle and appropriate hygiene is essential to avoid accentuating skin side effects.
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because of my treatment.
What should I do?
Skin dryness is one of the side effects related cancer treatment. The best way to maintain skin comfort is to moisturize your skin as much as possible.
AVENE’S ADVICEfrom radiotherapy ?
Radiation from radiotherapy can cause skin lesions called "radiodermatitis". Symptoms can range from simple redness to severe burns with ulcerations.
AVENE’S ADVICEor look less tired?
Under cancer treatments, the complexion changes, the skin loses its radiance. Medical make-up can be used for a "healthy glow" effect but also to hide redness, scars, dark circles or redraw eyebrows.
AVENE’S ADVICEhow can I improve this?
Treatments can cause side effects on the feet and hands. We sometimes talk about “hand-foot” syndrome.
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