Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Will Have a Procedure for Cancer in His Lung.

Barry Manilow announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the lung and will be having an operation.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The octogenarian performer, whose parade of upbeat chart-toppers from "Copacabana" cemented his status as one of pop music’s cherished showmen, will have an operation to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to combat the disease, which is in its early stages.

“For those who have been following, I recently went through six weeks of a bronchial infection followed by a return of another five weeks.

“Despite the fact that I was past the infection and back on stage at the Westgate Las Vegas, my attentive medical team ordered an MRI just to make sure that there were no issues.

“The MRI detected a tumor on my left side that requires removed. It’s pure luck (and a fantastic physician) that it was discovered so early.”

Concert Delays

He has delayed a string of planned live performances, but stated he would be back on stage by the February holiday for his longstanding concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He continued: “The doctors do not believe it has metastasized and I’m having examinations to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just home remedies and favorite shows.

“I’m counting the days until I rejoin my second home for our Vegas run for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is now in the 16th year of a show on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the spotlight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his longtime partner and manager privately in 2014.

The pair were in a private romance for over 35 years. Last year, Manilow reflected on how crucial his husband had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, returning to an vacant room, you can find yourself in a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re alone repeatedly,” he said.

“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was blowing up. And I didn’t have to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had a partner to be vulnerable with or to enjoy success with.

“I wish that newcomers today don’t have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you get yourself in trouble. I never did. But it was very solitary until I met Garry. And then it was fun.”