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Advocate's Legacy: Jennifer Cordts Fights Cancer, Inspires Change

2/5/2025

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Jennifer Cordts, 53, bravely fought Inflammatory Breast Cancer for nine years before her passing on January 27. Diagnosed at stage four, she became a passionate advocate, using her viral 2017 interview to shine a light on this often-misdiagnosed disease. Her efforts sparked a support group and vital research funding, underscoring the power of self-advocacy in health.

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Jennifer Cordts, 53, bravely fought Inflammatory Breast Cancer for nine years before her passing on January 27. Diagnosed at stage four, she became a passionate advocate, using her viral 2017 interview to shine a light on this often-misdiagnosed disease. Her efforts sparked a support group and vital research funding, underscoring the power of self-advocacy in health.