Season 3 - EP93 - Turning Grief into Purpose: Thanh Hong’s Journey of Love and Lung Cancer Advocacy for EGFR Resisters
Description
n this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Thanh Hong, former Managing Director of Asset Wealth Management at JPMorgan Chase, as he shares the powerful story of his late wife, Neva, and their journey through her unexpected battle with lung cancer caused by the EGFR mutation.Despite having no history of smoking, Neva was diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer—a reality faced by many Asian women that remains underrecognized. Thanh opens up about the emotional toll, the strength Neva showed throughout her fight, and how their love grew stronger during the most challenging moments of their lives.Now an advocate with EGFR Resisters, Thanh reflects on turning personal grief into purpose. He speaks candidly about cultural stigma, the urgent need for awareness, and how this experience has redefined his life’s mission beyond retirement.Whether you’ve faced personal loss or want to better understand the hidden challenges of lung cancer, this episode will touch your heart, expand your perspective, and inspire action.
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