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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 – June 7

Please celebrate with us, at our Walk for Fran’s Place on Saturday, June 7, 2025 Join us for our Special Anniversary walk. 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…

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  • 25th Anniversary – Message from Dr. Fran

In 2000, as many of you know, I co-founded, with a dear friend, Fran’s Place-Center for Cancer Counseling. As a 2-time cancer survivor and a clinical Psychologist, having successfully survived a harrowing experience, I found myself with both a personal and professional intimate experience of the turmoil and struggle, for both me and my family,…

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  • Coping After Cancer – Book by Dr. Alexia

Coping After Cancer: How to Break the Cycle of Stress and Revive Your Life Dr. Alexia Holovatyk, a Fran’s Place clinician for several years, and the founder of Live Well Psychology Group, has published a book for cancer survivors. This book is free if you have Kindle Unlimited. If you are a cancer survivor on…

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