A young woman has spoken out about her gruelling journey after discovering she was suffering with cancer.
"After many tests and procedures, I was eventually diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in the July and I was transferred to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. I had chemotherapy which got me into remission. I lived my life for two to three years without even thinking about cancer as much, and I felt grateful.”
“That shattered my world,” Lakita said “During my treatment, there were days where all I’d want to do is go to bed and close my eyes and hope that I would feel better when I woke up. I also thought, if it comes back this time, is that going to keep happening? How long will I be around for? That’s a horrible thought to have at 23 years old.”
Hanna said: “I remember Lakita coming in on her first day with big, frightened eyes – she was terrified. But I’ve watched her grow. She’s faced every single hurdle with a strength she didn’t even know she had. She has blossomed, and I think the support she’s had has allowed Lakita to do her journey of cancer in her way, and nobody else’s.”