06 Nov 2023 |
Saturday, November 18, 5 pm PST Survivors Stand Up, a hilarious live online stand-up comedy show, is set to tickle funny bones and warm hearts. The virtual event will raise funds for Fran’s Place – Center for Cancer Counseling, a dedicated 501(c)3 organization, that provides licensed, professional therapists, who are ...
Continue Reading04 Nov 2023 |
Hello to all of our FABULOUS supporters, As a small nonprofit we are very proud of our ability to provide services to cancer patients and their family members for over 23 years due to your loyalty, kindness, and participation in our mission. As you all know, we are a volunteer board and our therapists work at...
Continue Reading04 Apr 2022 |
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: We are Unique. Most cancer health providers who provide counseling do so with less trained and less experienced personnel. Our therapists are LICENSED ...
Continue Reading04 Apr 2022 |
Cancer presents unique challenges and brings up a unique set of emotions and experiences. During treatments: It is normal and expected that dealing with the emotional and physical trauma of a cancer diagnosis and the treatments one has to endure will be accompanied by feelings of fear, anxiety and deep sadness. After treatments: The ...
Continue Reading16 Dec 2021 |
In this PODCAST, (part two of two), Rosaria Kozar of Living with Scanxiety interviews Dr. Frances Baumgarten discussing more on pediatric cancer. They also discuss how Fran’s Place counselors approach each client’s unique mental health journey. Listen to this 20 minute podcast for a moving, informative discussion.
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