Barry Manilow Will Have an Operation for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

Barry Manilow announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the lung and is set to have surgery.

Spot Found in Initial Phase

The octogenarian performer, famous for his series of beloved anthems from "Copacabana" cemented his status as one of pop music’s cherished performers, will have surgery to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the disease, which is in its early stages.

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

“Even though I was over the bronchitis and returned to the spotlight at the Westgate Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor ordered an MRI just to be certain that there were no issues.

“The MRI identified a tumor on my lung that needs to be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a great doctor) that it was found so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has postponed a number of upcoming concerts, but indicated he would be on stage again by the February holiday for his enduring concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He continued: “The doctors do not believe it has metastasized and I’m taking tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.

“I’m eagerly awaiting until I return to my second home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our special weekend performances.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a show at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has been 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 discreet partnership for in excess of 35 years. Recently, Manilow discussed how important Kief had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just crazy. And, you know, coming home to an lonesome hotel suite, you can get into a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re alone evening after evening,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was exploding. And I didn’t have to go back to those isolated suites. I had a partner to be vulnerable with or to celebrate with.

“I wish that newcomers today 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 a shared adventure.”