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Oct 2021

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My Caregiver Experience

Jan Kolodny has been a supporter of Fran’s Place for over 10 years, and has been a caregiver to a daughter and a husband with cancer.  She is also the author of Leslie’s Book.  This is Jan’s story: “Every day I like to remind myself to appreciate that random moments make the most precious memories...

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Oct 2021

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FALL RAFFLE RESULTS

Congratulations to our Fall Basket Winner (Raffle Ticket #16). This generous donor wished to remain anonymous, and has dedicated his raffle tickets to“those who made it” and,“those who have not.” Per this donor’s request the Fall Basket will be given to a Center family with his”best wishes and prayers.” Our ...

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Aug 2021

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Meet the Team: Carol Eddy

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 ...

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Aug 2021

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Community

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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Aug 2021

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Meet our Co-Founder

Meet Dr. Frances Baumgarten, in her own words: “In 1993 I found myself dealing with a recurrence of the breast cancer I had originally treated in 1989. The difference this time was that it had metastasized. My only chance of survival was to have several surgeries, intensive chemotherapy, a stem cell replacement and radiation.

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