During her time off from work for chemotherapy, Jennifer stated that she took a lot of time to clean up her diet, focusing on a healthy “whole foods” diet approach, with no drinking, no fast food or processed foods, and lots of kale. She stated, “I wanted to give my body the nutrition that it needed to be strong and fight” (Women’s Health Magazine). She also continued to run as an avid runner; she ran before each chemotherapy session and still worked out doing pilates which she attributes to her double mastectomy is easier for this.

Jennifer has been active in her battle with breast cancer and strongly supports the breast cancer awareness movement. After her cancer had gone into remission, she went back to work with the Fox News Channel in August 2010. Her first news story on her return was covering General David Petraeus at the Pentagon in Washing D.C. about Afghanistan. In addition to her return to the news front, she co-authored a book “This Burning Land: Lessons from the Frontlines of the Transformed Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.” This book was co-authored with her husband, published by Turner on March 1, 2011. Their book focuses primarily on the Gaza Strip and both of their compelling stories during their time there.

Despite her extensive track record in news reporting, Jennifer Griffin maintains a relatively private life with her husband and three children. She enjoys speaking on her battle with breast cancer and is an activist on wartime news reporting. Jennifer states that she continues her healthy lifestyle long after her cancer has been in remission and plans to keep eating “clean” and working out.