Barry Manilow Will Have an Operation for Cancer in His Lung.

The singer has disclosed that he was diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his lung and will be having an operation.

Spot Found in Initial Phase

The legendary 82-year-old artist, whose parade of beloved anthems from "Copacabana" established him as one of pop music’s enduringly popular entertainers, will have surgery to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the disease, which is detected early.

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

“Although I was recovered from the illness and back on stage for my residency, my excellent physician ordered an MRI just to ensure that everything was OK.

“The MRI detected a tumor on my lung that must be removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a fantastic physician) that it was discovered so early.”

Rescheduled Shows

He has postponed a number of upcoming shows, but suggested he would be on stage again by Valentine’s Day for his enduring concert series in Las Vegas.

He went on to say: “The medical team do not believe it has spread and I’m having examinations to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just rest and recuperation and favorite shows.

“I’m eagerly awaiting until I come back to my familiar venue in Las Vegas for our special weekend performances.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a show at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the spotlight and came out as gay in 2017, after marrying his manager and long-term partner privately in 2014.

The pair were in a discreet partnership for more than 35 years. Last year, Manilow discussed how vital his husband had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just crazy. And, you know, coming home to an empty hotel room, you can find yourself in a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re on your own repeatedly,” 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 person to share sorrows with or to celebrate with.

“I desire 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 joyful.”