Barry Manilow to Undergo Surgery for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

The singer has disclosed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer and will be having surgery.

Spot Found in Initial Phase

The legendary 82-year-old artist, whose parade of beloved anthems from "I Write the Songs" has made him one of pop music’s cherished performers, will have a procedure to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to fight off the illness, which is in its early stages.

“As my fans are aware, I recently endured six weeks of bronchitis followed by a relapse of another five weeks.

“Although I was past the infection and performing again at the Westgate Las Vegas, my excellent physician ordered an MRI just to ensure that all was clear.

“The MRI detected a cancerous spot on my left lung that requires removed. It’s pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was caught so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has rescheduled a number of upcoming live performances, but indicated he would be returning to perform by mid-February for his enduring engagement in Las Vegas.

He added: “The physicians do not believe it has metastasized and I’m taking tests to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiation. Just rest and recuperation and I Love Lucy reruns.

“I’m eagerly awaiting until I come back to my familiar venue for our Vegas run for our February love-themed shows.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a concert series in Nevada. The singer has spent decades in the limelight and came out as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his manager and long-term partner privately in 2014.

The couple were in a private partnership for over 35 years. Recently, Manilow reflected on how crucial his partner had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.

“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just hectic. And, you know, returning to an vacant room, you can find yourself in a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re alone repeatedly,” he said.

“But I met Garry 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 celebrate with.

“I wish that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you can make poor choices. I never did. But it was very solitary until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”