Either as a patient, or accompanying a patient, they have followed a regime and benefited from the virtues of Avène Thermal Spring Water, as well as advice from expert teams at the Avène Hydrotherapy Center. Discover Françoise’s testimonial. Her first post-cancer thermal treatment was a moment of respite.
It all started with a round-table meeting on thermal treatments organised by Maison Rose in Bordeaux, a place dedicated to women affected by cancer. When I heard the testimonies, the accounts of treatments that were physically and psychologically healing, I told myself that I would need this at the end of my treatments. The description of the landscapes near Avène, and the Piedmont side, finally convinced me. And for someone who likes walking, I was not disappointed.
Like a moment of respite. I came without really knowing how the post-cancer treatment would work for me because I don't have major skin problems. Since undergoing chemotherapy and my breast operation, I have particularly suffered from a sensitive scalp and a feeling of heaviness in the arm and tingling in the hand on the operated side. I discovered completely personalised treatment programmes prescribed to me by my doctor. The thermal spring water showers massaged the affected internal tissues, the baths relaxed me and made me feel good. I also had massage sessions and gym classes with a physiotherapist. And as for my fragile scalp, I also bought a specific care product to take home with me. After a week, I was already seeing a clear improvement.
I was able to completely switch off. I was able to interact with other people undergoing the post-cancer treatment. That was really important for me. My scalp is less dry and my arm feels much less numb, it is lighter. I hope that the beneficial effects will continue at home, I know that the effects of the treatments can last. But I’m coming back next year, that’s for sure. I have already contacted the owner of a cottage to book it.
One place: the pedestrian walkway that goes from the spa to the village of Avène
One treatment: the physiotherapist massage
One discovery: the restaurant Auberge de Madale in the region (OR the many small local and organic producers in the region)
