A FAMOUS DJ who got his tinnitus checked out at the doctor was shocked to be diagnosed with a deadly disease.
Michael Bibi, a 32-year-old dance music producer, told fans he is suffering with a rare form of brain and spinal cancer.
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In an Instagram post on Monday night, he said the condition was “moving fast” and he was staying in hospital for treatment.
“I don’t know what lies ahead, I’m tired but I know I am strong and I won’t let this beat me,” the British star explained.
Bibi was set to play at Manchester’s Parklife festival this weekend and Glastonbury later this month.
It remains unclear if he will be able to perform.
Michael, who had a residency at DC10 nightclub in Ibiza, had been suffering with tinnitus which he went to see his GP about.
While performing various tests, medics discovered the cancer, known as primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma.
It wasn’t clear from his post if the tinnitus was caused by the cancer.
However, tinnitus can be a symptom of brain cancer in cases where the tumour is putting pressure on the brain stem.
Michael’s record label Solid Grooves sent its “love and support” to the “international superstar” while he recovers.
The team added: “We hope to have him back with us as soon as possible to make more memories.”
Other big names in music also let Michael know they were thinking of him.
Electronic duo Disclosure said: “Love and strength to you, Michael.”
While Example wrote: “You got this.”
And even Paris Hilton sent “lots and love and light”.
What is CNS lymphoma?
CNS lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects the central nervous system and spreads quickly.
According to Cancer Research UK, there are around 12,288 cases of brain cancer each year – and only 1,200 of these are CNS lymphoma.
For those under 70, the survival rate is under 30 per cent.
Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, and weakness to vision problems, changes in the mental state, and seizures.
Other more general signs of a brain tumour can include vision or speech problems, paralysis and even changes to a person’s taste and smell and ability to remembering things.
These symptoms can appear suddenly or develop slowly over time.
If you have one or more of these symptoms and you want to get them checked out, there are a couple of different routes you can take, according to The Brain Tumour Charity.
You can contact your GP who will be able to arrange the right tests and get you checked for a brain tumour.
Sometimes eye tests can actually discover brain tumours.
However, if the symptoms are sudden or severe, you should go to your emergency department or call 999.
There aren’t set standard treatments for CNS lymphoma but options can include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, steroid therapy, and targeted therapy.