Music Legend Barry Manilow Scheduled for an Operation for Cancer in His Lung.

Barry Manilow has revealed that he received a diagnosis with a cancerous growth in his lung and is set to have a surgical procedure.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The octogenarian performer, known for a string of high-spirited hits from "Copacabana" established him as one of pop music’s enduringly popular performers, will have a procedure to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to fight off the condition, which is in its early stages.

“As many of you know, I recently went through six weeks of a severe cough followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.

“Despite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and back on stage for my residency, my attentive medical team insisted on an MRI just to ensure that there were no issues.

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

Postponed Performances

He has delayed a number of upcoming shows, but stated he would be on stage again by mid-February for his longstanding concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

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

“I’m eagerly awaiting until I come back to my home away from home for our Vegas run for our February love-themed shows.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

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

The couple were in a discreet partnership for over 35 years. Last year, Manilow reflected on how important his partner had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just hectic. And, you know, coming home to an lonesome hotel suite, you can land in a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re alone 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 cry with or to celebrate with.

“I desire that newcomers today don’t have to go back to those hotel rooms by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was very solitary until I met Garry. And then it was joyful.”