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Unwavering Hope in the Face of NSCLC

Celebrating the strength and determination of patients living with advanced lung cancer.

Regeneron

November 17, 2025

Every cancer journey is unique, but stories of resilience and advocacy often resonate universally. At Regeneron, we are inspired by the courage and determination of Jennifer Crowell, a remarkable woman living with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Common Themes: Resilience and Advocacy

Jennifer Crowell’s journey shines a light on two central themes: the strength to persevere through life’s challenges and the importance of advocating for oneself and others. Her experience highlights the power of resilience, advocacy, and gratitude in navigating life with cancer.

Jennifer Crowell smiling and holding her dog

Jennifer Crowell with dog

Strength Through Adversity

Jennifer Crowell's life changed unexpectedly when a routine CT scan revealed a lung nodule. Despite the challenges of her diagnosis, a broken hip and the ups and downs of treatment, her journey has reshaped her perspective, making her more grateful and bold.

Advocacy and Gratitude

Advocacy and appreciating the positive moments have been a cornerstone of Jennifer’s story and is an important part of any cancer journey. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, and encourages patients to ask questions, “Never be afraid to advocate for yourself and ask questions. It's your life, your body.” She credits her support system, her family, friends, and caregivers, as essential to her outlook.

Jennifer highlights the importance of gratitude, whether it’s for the people who help along the way or the opportunities to find joy amidst challenges. “The best advice I can offer is to practice gratitude. Find ways to accept all of the feelings that accompany you on your cancer journey but try to be grateful to the people helping you along the way, and that alone may improve your outlook,” she says.

Inspiring Lessons

The lessons from Jennifer’s story offer inspiration for anyone facing life’s challenges. Life’s hardships may reshape us, but they don’t have to define us and taking an active role in your care, finding gratitude and leaning on a support system can make all the difference.

Regeneron’s Commitment to Progress

Jennifer's story reminds us of the importance of ongoing innovation in cancer research. We are dedicated to transforming cancer care and working toward a future where a lung cancer diagnosis is met with treatment options and hope.

Her journey inspires us to keep pushing boundaries in science and medicine, ensuring that every patient has the opportunity to write their own story of resilience and advocacy.