Barry Manilow Scheduled for a Procedure for Cancer in His Lung.

The singer has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the lung and will be having an operation.

Cancer Caught Early

The legendary 82-year-old artist, whose parade of beloved anthems from "I Write the Songs" has made him one of pop music’s cherished entertainers, will have surgery to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to fight off the illness, which is at an early phase.

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

“Although I was past the infection and returned to the spotlight for my residency, my attentive medical team requested an MRI just to make sure that there were no issues.

“The MRI detected a cancerous spot on my left lung that needs to be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a skilled doctor) that it was caught so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has rescheduled a string of forthcoming shows, but suggested he would be back on stage by the February holiday for his enduring residency at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He continued: “The physicians do not believe it has traveled and I’m undergoing further tests to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. No chemo. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just rest and recuperation and classic TV.

“I’m looking forward to until I rejoin my familiar venue in Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a concert series in Nevada. The singer has been in the public eye and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after marrying his manager and long-term partner confidentially in 2014.

The pair were in a discreet romance for in excess of 35 years. Last year, Manilow reflected on how vital his husband had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.

“As my career exploded, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, going back to an lonesome hotel suite, you can find yourself in a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re alone night after night,” he said.

“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was taking off. And I no longer had to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had somebody to be vulnerable with or to celebrate with.

“I desire 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 pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was joyful.”