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A Place Where Hope Lives

Cancer Counseling

How we help cancer patients and families.

Who We Serve

Comprehensive cancer counseling for each client’s unique needs.

Our Co-Founder

Dr. Frances Baumgarten, cancer survivor, center co-founder.

Donate

Please support our mission with a donation.

Our Approach

We help clients express thoughts and feelings without guilt or shame, manage overwhelming fears and concerns, and talk more openly with family, physicians, and caregivers. Services provided in English and Spanish.

Meet the Team

Meet the clinicians and board members of Fran’s Place, and find out why they are so passionate about our mission.

Make a Difference

Cancer touches everyone. We all want the best quality of life for cancer patients and their families and caregivers, and we can help, with YOUR help.

Our Latest Updates

  • Walk for Fran’s Place – May 16/17

Join us for Annual Walk for Fran’s Place. You can walk as little or as much as you like, solo or with others. This is a virtual walk!  Form a team! Raise pledges (lump sum pledges, not pledges per mile) supporting your walk, and you will be directly supporting our no-charge professional therapy – provided to…

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  • Caregiver Article and PBS Documentary

Our dear friend John Razzano has published his detailed caregiver story on THIS NEW PAGE. As you may recall, Dr. Fran Baumgarten and John Razzano partner to produce Caregiver Companion Podcast, and they have recorded 27 episodes! You can check them out, and learn more about dealing with all aspects of helping your family member…

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  • Why Should I Donate to Fran’s Place?

Why Should I Give to Fran’s Place? All donors want to know why they should donate to a particular charity.  Here are the reasons why giving to Fran’s Place is great: You can support us TODAY by donating or joining our WALK FOR FRAN’S PLACE 2025.

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