Music Legend Barry Manilow to Undergo a Procedure for Cancer in His Lung.

Barry Manilow announced that he was diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his lung and is set to have an operation.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The legendary 82-year-old artist, known for a string of beloved anthems from "Copacabana" cemented his status as one of pop music’s enduringly popular entertainers, will have a procedure to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to fight off the condition, which is in its early stages.

“As my fans are aware, I recently went through six weeks of bronchitis followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.

“Despite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and returned to the spotlight in Las Vegas, my excellent physician requested an MRI just to ensure that all was clear.

“The MRI discovered a cancerous spot on my lung that needs to be removed. It’s pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was caught so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has delayed a string of planned shows, but indicated he would be returning to perform by Valentine’s Day for his enduring residency at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He continued: “The doctors do not believe it has traveled and I’m having examinations to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiotherapy. Just chicken soup and favorite shows.

“I’m looking forward to until I rejoin my second home for our Vegas run for our special weekend performances.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the limelight and came out as gay in 2017, after wedding his longtime partner and manager confidentially in 2014.

The pair were in a private romance for in excess of 35 years. Recently, Manilow spoke about how crucial his partner had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“As my career exploded, it was just crazy. And, you know, going back to an vacant room, you can find yourself in a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re alone evening after evening,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was taking off. And I didn’t have to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had somebody to be vulnerable with or to celebrate with.

“I hope that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you can make poor choices. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was joyful.”