Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Will Have a Procedure for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

Barry Manilow announced that he received a diagnosis with a cancerous growth in his lung and will be having surgery.

Cancer Caught Early

The legendary 82-year-old artist, known for a string of upbeat chart-toppers from "Mandy" cemented his status as one of pop music’s enduringly popular entertainers, will have a procedure to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to combat the condition, which is detected early.

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

“Even though I was over the bronchitis and returned to the spotlight in Las Vegas, my attentive medical team insisted on an MRI just to make sure that there were no issues.

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

Concert Delays

He has rescheduled a series of upcoming shows, but stated he would be returning to perform by Valentine’s Day for his long-running engagement in Las Vegas.

He continued: “The medical team do not believe it has traveled and I’m undergoing further tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiation. Just rest and recuperation and favorite shows.

“I’m counting the days until I rejoin my second home in Las Vegas for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a show at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has spent decades in the spotlight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after marrying his longtime partner and manager privately in 2014.

The duo were in a discreet relationship for in excess of 35 years. Recently, Manilow reflected on how crucial Kief had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, going back to an vacant room, you can land in a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re by yourself night after night,” he said.

“But I found my partner right around when it was blowing up. And I was spared from having to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had a partner to cry with or to share joys with.

“I wish that young people 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 fun.”