Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Will Have Surgery for Cancer in His Lung.
The singer has disclosed that he received a diagnosis with a cancerous growth in his lung and will undergo an operation.
Early-Stage Diagnosis
The octogenarian performer, whose parade of beloved anthems from "Mandy" established him as one of pop music’s cherished performers, will have a procedure to remove part of his lung in an effort to fight off the condition, which is in its early stages.
“As many of you know, I recently endured six weeks of bronchitis followed by a return of another five weeks.
“Despite the fact that I was past the infection and performing again in Las Vegas, my attentive medical team ordered an MRI just to be certain that there were no issues.
“The MRI detected a malignant lesion on my left side that must be removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a great doctor) that it was discovered so early.”
Concert Delays
He has postponed a string of planned concerts, but stated he would be back on stage by the February holiday for his enduring residency in Las Vegas.
He continued: “The medical team do not believe it has metastasized and I’m taking tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. No radiation. Just rest and recuperation and classic TV.
“I’m eagerly awaiting until I rejoin my familiar venue in Las Vegas for our special weekend performances.”
A Long Career and Personal Life
Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a residency on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the spotlight and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after wedding his longtime partner and manager in secret in 2014.
The duo were in a clandestine partnership for more than 35 years. Recently, Manilow spoke about how crucial his husband had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.
“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just hectic. And, you know, going back to an empty hotel room, you can get into a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re alone evening after evening,” he said.
“But I found my partner right around when it was taking off. And I was spared from having to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had a partner to be vulnerable with or to celebrate with.
“I hope that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those suites by themselves, because you can make poor choices. I never did. But it was very solitary until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”
