DJ Michael Bibi, 32, gives health update as he returns to hospital to begin 'last phase of treatment

May 2020 · 5 minute read

DJ and producer Michael Bibi has given fans a health update after being diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma, a rare form of brain and spinal cancer.

The London-based electronic musician, 32, revealed he has returned to hospital to begin the final phase of treatment, which included a bone marrow/stem cell transplant.

Michael shared a picture of himself smiling in a hospital bed while a doctor started his treatment. 

Alongside the picture, he wrote: 'The final battle. After many months of fighting, today I start the last phase of my treatment by having a bone marrow/stem cell transplant.

'If all goes well this will be the final yet toughest part of my journey. It will hit me hard & could take months of recovery but the end goal is being 100% cancer free…

Staying strong: DJ and producer Michael Bibi, 32, has given fans a health update after being diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma, a rare form of brain and spinal cancer

Staying strong: DJ and producer Michael Bibi, 32, has given fans a health update after being diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma, a rare form of brain and spinal cancer

Health update: The London-based electronic musician, 32, revealed he has returned to hospital to begin the final phase of treatment, which included a bone marrow/stem cell transplant

Health update: The London-based electronic musician, 32, revealed he has returned to hospital to begin the final phase of treatment, which included a bone marrow/stem cell transplant

Alongside the picture, he wrote: 'If all goes well this will be the final yet toughest part of my journey. It will hit me hard & could take months of recovery but the end goal is being 100% cancer free¿'

Alongside the picture, he wrote: 'If all goes well this will be the final yet toughest part of my journey. It will hit me hard & could take months of recovery but the end goal is being 100% cancer free…'

Michael continued: 'I pray everyday that all goes smoothly & I will be out of hospital with you all again soon.

He signed off by saying: 'Wish me luck & see you on the other side'

Michael received a wealth of support from his fellow DJs in the industry and his fans in the comments section of the post.

Michael made an epic return to music in September by surprising clubbers at Ibiza's iconic DC-10 club for the Solid Grooves closing party.

It marked his first set since his cancer diagnosis back in June which put a stop to his extensive live plans for the summer.

He sparked rumours of a comeback after tweeting 'one life, live it', shortly after sharing a picture of himself leaving hospital, and another on a plane.

Michael revealed back in June that he has been diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma, a rare form of brain and spinal cancer.

Career: Michael is hugely successful and runs two of his own music labels, Solid Grooves and SG Raw. He has more than 900,000 followers on Instagram

Career: Michael is hugely successful and runs two of his own music labels, Solid Grooves and SG Raw. He has more than 900,000 followers on Instagram

At the time, he wrote: 'Hello world, writing this post is a hard one.. last week I was diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma. A very rare cancer that effects the brain & spine.

'Unfortunately it's moving fast & l to have to stay in hospital starting treatment immediately.

'Typing this message doesn't quite seem real & I'm sorry for the bad news. I don't know what lies ahead, I'm tired but I know I am strong & I won't let this beat me.

'Wish me luck & I will be back stronger for you all. Love Bibi.'

Earlier this year, Michael was forced to cancel his upcoming performances due to ongoing tinnitus health-related issues.

He later informed fans that his condition was more serious and his symtoms were due to a 'more serious' neurological concern.

In a video posted online, he said: I'm doing alright. Long story short, I had some tinnitus and they did a bunch of tests on that but it turns out it's more of a neurological problem within my brain and the brain stem. 

Sad news: Michael revealed back in June that he has been diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma, a rare form of brain and spinal cancer

Sad news: Michael revealed back in June that he has been diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma, a rare form of brain and spinal cancer

Alongside the picture, he wrote: ' Hello world, writing this post is a hard one.. last week I was diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma. A very rare cancer that effects the brain & spine'

Alongside the picture, he wrote: ' Hello world, writing this post is a hard one.. last week I was diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma. A very rare cancer that effects the brain & spine'

'So yeah, the doctors don't know exactly what's going on or what it is yet but I'm in the hospital now and they're doing lots of tests and hopefully, I should get some answers soon and get to start some treatment and then get back out there.'

Michael has previously spoken about his tinnitus diagnosis and has promoted the importance of ear protection at shows and festivals.

The condition sadly had a huge impact on his ability to perform at shows and he announced he would be cancelling his upcoming gigs.

Michael is hugely successful and runs two of his own music labels, Solid Grooves and SG Raw. He has more than 1.1million followers on Instagram.

WHAT IS CNS LYMPHOMA?

Lymphoma of the brain or spinal cord is also known as primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma. Or doctors call it primary cerebral lymphoma.

It is a rare type of lymphoma. Lymphoma means it is a cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. Primary means that the lymphoma started in the lymph tissue of the brain or the spinal cord.

Lymphoma is cancer that starts in the lymph glands or other organs of the lymphatic system.

The lymphatic system is a system of thin tubes and lymph nodes that run throughout the body. Lymph nodes are bean shaped glands. The thin tubes are called lymph vessels or lymphatic vessels. A fluid called lymph circulates around the body in these vessels and flows through the lymph nodes.

The lymphatic system runs throughout your whole body. So you can get lymphoma just about anywhere including the brain and the spinal cord. Most lymphomas of the brain start in the front part of the brain (the cerebrum).

Source: Cancer Research 

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