A contestant who starred on MasterChef Spain has revealed she has blood cancer.
Natalia Jiménez candidly spoke about previous health issues that left her spending “more than half” of her life “going back and from the hospital.”
The 20-year-old stated that she was at her happiest when receiving the tragic news.
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Natalia shared a photo with her 1.7 million TikTok followers of her arm in a hospital bed.
Fans immediately began to question what was happening to her.
In her video, where she addressed the question, Natalia, who is from Spain, said: “I have been diagnosed with cancer, blood cancer.
“I feel like I don’t deserve it.
“No one deserves it, but I’m 20 years old and I’ve already spent more than half of my life going back and from the hospital because of anorexia.
“Now, at the moment when I was best, when I was the happiest when I finally had a healthy relationship, a good relationship with my family.
“I just bought my first apartment and this is coming.
“I am very afraid.
“I am afraid of going in and out of a hospital again, of not enjoying everything I have now.”
Natalia assured her fans that she would not be stopping sharing parts of her life on social media despite her diagnosis.
The young influencer intends to share her journey with the disease and hopes that she might be able to inspire others going through a similar situation.
She said: “I’m not going to stop being here [on social media] because I’ve always loved being here and it’s always been my escape from everything.”
“There will be times when I will not feel like anything, but I will try to show any positive parts.
“I guess there are people who are in the same situation or even worse and who need it.
“The moment I assimilate this I know that I will get strength from anywhere.”
Natalia shared the news online within hours of being diagnosed by her doctors, as reported by Need To Know.
She mentioned that she will soon begin treatment, but does not know yet whether she will receive chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Natalia appeared on the Spanish edition of MasterChef Junior in 2017, with her popularity soaring ever since.
She then became a reputable influencer, with millions of followers combined on her social media accounts.
Since revealing her news, she has received many kind messages showing love and support.
Her boyfriend, Abe, wrote: “We will fight together, my princess.”
Sofi added: “Oh my God Natalia … I’m in shock. I’m very sorry. A lot of strength.”
“It breaks my soul to see you like this Nat. You are not alone in this, all of us who love you will help you,” Nicky commented.
Nera said: “I can only wish you the best and a speedy recovery. Nothing is impossible, don’t let fear paralyze you. You’re going to win this beautiful battle.”
“A lot of encouragement, it’s normal to feel fear, focus on today and on winning,” wrote another viewer.
