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British DJ Michael Bibi reveals brain cancer diagnosis: 'I'm sorry for the bad news'

British DJ Michael Bibi revealed on Instagram Monday that he was recently diagnosed with CNS lymphoma.
British DJ Michael Bibi revealed on Instagram Monday that he was recently diagnosed with CNS lymphoma.

Michael Bibi isn’t letting a health setback keep him down.

The British disc jockey and producer took to Instagram on Monday to reveal that he was recently diagnosed with CNS lymphoma, a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the lymph tissue of the brain and/or spinal cord, according to the National Cancer Institute’s official website.

Last week I was diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma. A very rare cancer that effects the brain and spine,” Bibi wrote alongside a photo of himself with a cannula (a small insertion tube) placed on his hand. “Unfortunately it’s moving fast and l have to stay in hospital starting treatment immediately.”

Prior to his diagnosis, Bibi gave fans an update on his health in an Instagram video posted May 17, following a nearly monthlong social-media hiatus.

“Long story short, I had some tinnitus and did lots of tests on that, and then it turns out I’ve got more of a neurological problem within my brain and the brain stem,” Bibi said at the time. “The doctors don't know exactly what it is yet but I'm in the hospital now and I’m doing lots of tests, and hopefully I should get some answers soon and hopefully get to start some treatment and then get back out there.”

Despite the medical ordeal, Bibi concluded his post on Monday with a message of optimism.

“Typing this message doesn’t quite seem real, and I’m sorry for the bad news,” Bibi wrote. “I don’t know what lies ahead. I’m tired, but I know I am strong and I won’t let this beat me. I will be back stronger for you all.”

The London-bred DJ has become a force in the world of electronic dance music with his musical output. Bibi scored a viral hit in 2018 with “Hanging Tree,” which sampled the 2014 Jennifer Lawrence hit “The Hanging Tree” from “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” soundtrack.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Michael Bibi cancer: British DJ reveals brain cancer diagnosis