Music Legend Barry Manilow Will Have a Procedure for Lung Cancer.

Barry Manilow announced that he was diagnosed with lung cancer and is set to have a surgical procedure.

Spot Found in Initial Phase

The 82-year-old singer, whose parade of upbeat chart-toppers from "I Write the Songs" has made him one of pop music’s most beloved entertainers, will have surgery to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to combat the disease, which is detected early.

“As many of you know, I recently suffered from six weeks of a severe cough followed by a relapse of another five weeks.

“Although I was recovered from the illness and back on stage in Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor requested an MRI just to ensure that there were no issues.

“The MRI detected a malignant lesion on my left side that needs to be removed. It’s pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was found so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has rescheduled a series of forthcoming concerts, but suggested he would be back on stage by mid-February for his longstanding engagement at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He continued: “The physicians do not believe it has metastasized and I’m having examinations to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. No radiation. Just chicken soup and favorite shows.

“I’m counting the days until I come back to my second home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”

Professional and Personal Journey

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 public eye and came out as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his partner of many years, Garry Kief confidentially in 2014.

The pair were in a discreet romance for over 35 years. Recently, Manilow discussed how crucial his partner 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 empty hotel room, you can get into a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re alone evening after evening,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was taking off. And I didn’t have to go back to those isolated suites. I had a person to be vulnerable with or to share joys with.

“I hope that young people don’t have to go back to those hotel rooms by themselves, because you can make poor choices. I never did. But it was very solitary until I met Garry. And then it was fun.”