Spanish DJ Beatriz Martínez, known worldwide as DJ B Jones, has told her 347,000 Instagram followers she has been diagnosed with lymphatic cancer.
At a Glance
- Jones posted a hospital-bed video on Sunday, Jan. 18, announcing her diagnosis
- She says she will “overcome 100%” and plans to keep making music during chemotherapy
- The 42-year-old became the first Spanish artist to play Tomorrowland Brasil’s main stage in 2022
- Why it matters: The globally booked DJ’s openness about treatment may raise visibility for lymphoma patients across the electronic-music community
From Benign Tumor to Cancer Diagnosis
Jones explained that doctors first believed she had a benign tumor. A biopsy revealed the growth was actually lymphatic cancer, a blood cancer that forms in the lymphatic system.
The World Health Organization classifies lymphomas into two broad groups:
- Hodgkin lymphoma – distinguished by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma – a diverse set that can be aggressive or indolent
Jones did not specify which subtype she faces.
Public Promise to Stay Positive
In the emotional clip filmed from her hospital bed, Jones said she is starting chemotherapy and acknowledged the process “will be tough.” She added that she feels “strong” so far and is healing well after recent surgeries.
“I want to handle it with the best attitude, but for that I need something – I don’t want my Instagram or my community, my family, which is you, to live in illness,” she told followers. “We are going to live in happiness and in the fight … because illness is a part of life.”
Jones asked fans to keep dancing to her music while she undergoes treatment and pledged to return to the DJ booth as soon as possible.
Rising Star on Global Circuit
Jones ranks among Europe’s most in-demand DJs. Recent career milestones include:
- Residencies at Ibiza super-club Ushuaïa, performing alongside Kygo and on David Guetta’s Future Rave night
- Founding her own label, Arryba Music, to release tracks and showcase new talent
- Becoming the first Spanish act to play the main stage at Tomorrowland Brasil in 2022
According to News Of Los Angeles, Jones’s upbeat productions and high-energy sets have made her a staple on festival lineups from Belgium to Brazil.
Timeline of Health Updates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Early 2025 | Jones tells fans she has been feeling unwell “without knowing exactly what it was” |
| Jan. 18, 2025 | Posts diagnosis video from hospital, launches chemotherapy |
| Ongoing | Shares regular social-media updates from treatment |
Sources told News Of Los Angeles that Jones intends to document her cancer journey online, hoping her story encourages others facing similar diagnoses.
Support From Dance-Music Community
Reaction to Jones’s announcement flooded social platforms within hours. Fellow DJs, producers and club promoters offered messages of support, praising her resilience and promising to keep her music in rotation while she recovers.
“It’s my turn now, but there are many people suffering from this,” Jones said in the video. “My plan is to keep making music, and I want you to dance to it and enjoy it until I can get back behind the DJ booth.”
What Comes Next
Jones has not released a detailed treatment timeline, but lymphoma protocols often involve multiple chemotherapy cycles followed by restaging scans. She says she will balance hospital visits with studio sessions when energy allows, keeping Arryba Music active and maintaining contact with fans online.
Doctors stress early detection improves outcomes for many lymphoma subtypes, and Jones’s upbeat mindset mirrors advice given to patients worldwide.
Key Takeaways
- DJ B Jones publicly confirmed a lymphatic-cancer diagnosis on Jan. 18
- She has started chemotherapy and vows to keep producing music
- The 42-year-old performer remains one of Spain’s most prominent electronic exports
- Her transparency may spotlight lymphoma awareness within the global dance scene
