Jen Burgess Thompson passed away last Friday, Oct. 12, 2012. During her battle with ovarian cancer, Thompson helped to raise awareness and understanding of ovarian cancer by “loudly” blogging about her treatment, posting on Facebook, and partaking in photography and videos. Her posts were candid and unabashed--she hid nothing about her journey in order to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and prove that the cancer did not define her. Because of this, she had nearly 5,000 Facebook friends by March of this year, and many blog visitors.
Thompson was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last August. She had slight symptoms of abdominal bloating and sporadic cramps that are similar to a menstrual cycle, but she trusted the signs her body gave her and got them checked out. She immediately had surgery to remove her reproductive organs and the tumor, and began an aggressive chemotherapy treatment. She received substantial support from her Central Oregon community, including organizations such as the 10 Barrel Brewing Company and Between the Covers, both of which hosted benefits to raise money and food for her and her young sons.
To read her story, visit her blog: http://www.amistillagirl.com/
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