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

The singer has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his lung and is set to have surgery.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The octogenarian performer, famous for his series of beloved anthems from "Copacabana" cemented his status as one of pop music’s most beloved entertainers, will have an operation to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to fight off the condition, which is at an early phase.

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

“Although I was over the bronchitis and returned to the spotlight for my residency, my excellent physician insisted on an MRI just to ensure that there were no issues.

“The MRI identified a cancerous spot on my left side that must be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a fantastic physician) that it was caught so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has rescheduled a number of forthcoming shows, but suggested he would be returning to perform by Valentine’s Day for his long-running residency in Las Vegas.

He went on to say: “The doctors do not believe it has metastasized and I’m undergoing further tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiation. Just chicken soup and favorite shows.

“I’m eagerly awaiting until I return to my second home in Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has spent decades in the spotlight and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his manager and long-term partner confidentially in 2014.

The duo were in a discreet partnership for more than 35 years. Last year, Manilow reflected on how crucial his partner had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.

“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just crazy. And, you know, returning to an empty hotel room, you can land in a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re alone repeatedly,” he said.

“But I found my partner right around when it was exploding. And I didn’t have to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had somebody to share sorrows with or to enjoy success with.

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