After her sister-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer just four months after coming to the United States, Myriam Escobar and her family found the help, support and treatment for breast cancer they needed at Moffitt Cancer Center.
Myriam, who accompanied her on many visits to Moffitt, eventually would get the opportunity - as a Moffitt employee - to help other women like her late sister-in-law.
Watch as Myriam shares her caregiver story.
Video List
- Meet Myriam, Sister-in-Law of Breast Cancer Patient & Community Outreach Bus Driver at Moffitt
- How did cancer affect your loved one?
- How did your sister discover that she had cancer?
- Did she have any warning symptoms prior to receiving the mammogram?
- What were your initial thoughts when she told you she had breast cancer?
- How long had your sister been in the United States after she found out she had cancer?
- Did Moffitt provide services for her as a Spanish-speaking patient?
- How involved was your family in your sister’s treatment?
- What kind of support did Moffitt provide your family with?
- What kind of experience did your sister have with Moffitt’s International Relations Department?
- What is your favorite memory of your sister while she was being treated at Moffitt?
- What was it about Moffitt that made your sister’s experience so special?
- You lost your sister to breast cancer after 9 years. Why do you feel strongly about sharing her story?
- Is your sister’s experience the reason you came to work for Moffitt?
- What would you say to others whose loved ones are diagnosed with breast cancer?
- Why are you dedicated to helping other breast cancer patients?
Additional Breast Cancer & Caregiver Links
- Learn More About Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention
- Learn About FACTors - A Breast Cancer Patient Family, Education, Information & Support Program At Moffitt
- Find Information About Moffitt's Cancer Support Services
- Learn More About Moffitt's International Relations Department
- Search For Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
- Donate To Breast Cancer Research
- Write To Your Legislator About Breast Cancer Funding
