16 Dec 2021 |
“I believe that counseling can be life-changing. There is something extraordinary about being heard, supported, and encouraged by someone who understands what we are going through. It gives hope, strength, and meaning during the darkest of times. Fran’s Place provides crucial counseling support to cancer patients and their ...
Continue Reading02 Nov 2021 |
In this PODCAST, (part one of two), Rosaria Kozar of Living with Scanxiety interviews Dr. Frances Baumgarten on the issues families face when a child has cancer. They also discuss the entire family situation and how to cope with the changes, when cancer comes into a household. Listen to this 22 minute podcast for a...
Continue Reading19 Oct 2021 |
For some family caregivers, the holidays can be a joyful time when spirits are lighter. For others, the holiday season can bring added emotion and stress. Please join us for an hour of supportive discussion, sharing and tips for caregiving through the holidays. Facilitated by: Peer family caregivers, John Razzano & Ray Stermer, ...
Continue Reading17 Aug 2021 |
Carol Eddy, MA, MFT, is a clinician in private practice in Orange County. Here is her story about becoming involved with Fran’s Place. I had the great fortune of meeting Dr. Fran Baumgarten in graduate school, as my very first professor. She disclosed being a two-time cancer survivor. Her story touched my heart ...
Continue Reading17 Aug 2021 |
Community At Fran’s Place we know the importance of a “cancer support community” to each cancer patient we serve, and to their family members and caregivers as well. A good support community comes together like a family, helping the cancer patient to face the overwhelming emotions that a cancer diagnosis brings. In ...
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