Hi all,  I have dozens on Lumbar Punctures in my Chemo Protocol. I have Burkitts Lymphoma.  I was very nervous before the first one. Left that one traumatised and terrified. Was meant to have second one today but didn’t go to plan, anxiety and panic took over and I ended up in shock, shaking. The team called off the chemo for today. Now completely traumatised and panicked for future ones.  It’s the feeling I hate, leaves me sobbing, no pain because of local anaesthesia.  Any tips on how to get through this? I am left feeling like I want to give up on treatment completely because of how traumatic this is for me. I cannot, it’s lumbar punctures, or die , unfortunately.  ... View more

I was diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma, an agressive non-Hodgkin b-cell lymphoma. Unfortunately my symptoms came just 4 weeks of the birth of my first child and my diagnosis came when she turned 2 months old.  While the prognosis is fairly positive, I can’t help but feel terrified and sad that my daughter will grow up without her Mum.  Not to mention only being 23 and planning my funeral, beneficiaries, all while staying positive for my family.  It’s hard to be happy and I find myself snapping at loved ones.  Any and all tips for how to mentally pull myself through this are welcome.  ... View more