By young adults with cancer.
For young adults with cancer.
Making cancer resources clear, accessible, and easier to navigate
Who We Are
Natalia Menéndez

Led by young adult survivors.

Natalia Menéndez · Founder · Blood cancer survivor

"I was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma a month before my 23rd birthday."

Blood cancer had reached my central nervous system. I was tired, confused, going through treatment, had brain fog, headaches, and through it all was sifting through so many resources trying to find something that would help. I was exhausted.

What took almost a year to diagnose was an extremely rare form of blood cancer. My oncologist said it was as rare as seeing a penguin in the wild... wearing a top hat... and shoes... and a sparkly bowtie.

Photo: treatment day
Photo: festival, golden hour
Treatment Tuesday. Festival Friday.

After four rounds of immunotherapy, I started on targeted therapy. A few pills a day that give me a quality of life I could not have imagined a year ago. Still here. Still showing up. Still wearing colors.

Showing up beyond diagnosis.

Since launching The Fourth SpAYce, Natalia has shared her story through podcasts, panels, and speaking engagements to raise awareness about what it means to be a young adult facing cancer, and why access to the right resources matters.

Everything, for everyone.

Bilingual in English and Spanish. Filterable by country, state, and stage of treatment. Built so that wherever you are in your journey, you can find what you need without translation or explanation.

By the people, for the people.

The Fourth SpAYce is built and vetted by young adults who have been through cancer treatment. Every resource on this site was personally used or reviewed by someone who understands what it takes to use it.

Un abrazo,

Natalia