Barry Manilow Scheduled for a Procedure for Lung Cancer.
The singer has disclosed that he was diagnosed with cancer of the lung and is set to have surgery.
Early-Stage Diagnosis
The 82-year-old singer, known for a string of upbeat chart-toppers from "Mandy" has made him one of pop music’s enduringly popular entertainers, will have surgery to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to fight off the illness, which is at an early phase.
“As my fans are aware, I recently went through six weeks of bronchitis followed by a relapse of another five weeks.
“Despite the fact that I was past the infection and performing again for my residency, my wonderful doctor insisted on an MRI just to be certain that there were no issues.
“The MRI detected a tumor on my left lung that needs to be removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a fantastic physician) that it was found so early.”
Concert Delays
He has delayed a string of forthcoming live performances, but stated he would be on stage again by mid-February for his enduring engagement in Las Vegas.
He went on to say: “The medical team do not believe it has traveled and I’m taking tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. No chemo. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just home remedies and classic TV.
“I’m counting the days until I return to my familiar venue in Las Vegas for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”
Professional and Personal Journey
Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a residency on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has been in the public eye and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his manager and long-term partner in secret in 2014.
The duo were in a clandestine romance for over 35 years. Last year, Manilow reflected on how vital his partner had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.
“As my career exploded, it was just overwhelming. 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 repeatedly,” he said.
“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was blowing up. And I was spared from having to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had somebody to cry with or to share joys with.
“I wish that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those suites by themselves, because you get yourself in trouble. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”
