Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Scheduled for Surgery for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

Barry Manilow has revealed that he was diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his lung and will undergo surgery.

Spot Found in Initial Phase

The octogenarian performer, whose parade of beloved anthems from "I Write the Songs" cemented his status as one of pop music’s most beloved entertainers, will have surgery to remove part of his lung in an effort to combat the condition, which is in its early stages.

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

“Although I was recovered from the illness and performing again at the Westgate Las Vegas, my excellent physician insisted on an MRI just to make sure that all was clear.

“The MRI discovered 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 postponed a number of upcoming live performances, but stated he would be on stage again by the February holiday for his long-running engagement in Las Vegas.

He continued: “The doctors do not believe it has metastasized and I’m undergoing further tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just chicken soup and classic TV.

“I’m looking forward to until I return to my home away from home for our Vegas run 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 revealed he is gay in 2017, after wedding his manager and long-term partner privately in 2014.

The couple were in a clandestine relationship for over 35 years. Last year, Manilow reflected on how crucial Kief had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.

“As my career exploded, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, going back to an vacant room, you can get into a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re by yourself evening after evening,” he said.

“But I met Garry 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 enjoy success with.

“I wish that newcomers today don’t have to go back to those 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.”