Barry Manilow Will Have a Procedure for Cancer in His Lung.

Barry Manilow announced that he received a diagnosis with a cancerous growth in his lung and will undergo a surgical procedure.

Cancer Caught Early

The legendary 82-year-old artist, known for a string of high-spirited hits from "Mandy" cemented his status as one of pop music’s enduringly popular performers, will have an operation to remove part of his lung in an effort to fight off the disease, which is in its early stages.

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

“Even though I was over the bronchitis and returned to the spotlight in Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor ordered an MRI just to make sure that there were no issues.

“The MRI detected a tumor on my left lung that must be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a fantastic physician) that it was found so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has postponed a number of planned live performances, but stated he would be back on stage by Valentine’s Day for his longstanding engagement at his Vegas home.

He added: “The medical team do not believe it has metastasized and I’m taking tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. No radiation. Just home remedies and favorite shows.

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

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a residency on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the public eye and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his partner of many years, Garry Kief privately in 2014.

The pair were in a discreet romance for in excess of 35 years. Recently, Manilow spoke about how important his husband had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just crazy. And, you know, going back to an empty hotel room, you can land in a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re alone evening after evening,” 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 somebody to cry with or to share joys with.

“I hope that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those hotel rooms by themselves, because you get yourself in trouble. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was joyful.”