At only 2-years-old, Miguel was diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis, a rare form of cancer that most commonly appears in toddlers and children. Having a child diagnosed with a rare cancer is any parent’s nightmare, but Miguel’s mother, Maria, had an additional stressor: she didn’t speak English. Maria worried that the language barrier would prevent her from helping Miguel get the care he needed to fight the disease. But to Maria’s astonishment, ECU Health Medical Center — the hospital treating Miguel — had a Language Access Services team that helped translate and interpret, which allowed Maria to understand the treatment process. Maria said the translator and interpretation services supported her immensely, helping her learn how to properly give medications to Miguel and clarifying the many questions she had throughout the treatment. Now, Miguel is cancer-free and shines as a happy, 6-year-old boy who loves to play and jump around.