Barry Manilow Will Have a Procedure for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

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

Spot Found in Initial Phase

The 82-year-old singer, known for a string of beloved anthems from "I Write the Songs" has made him one of pop music’s most beloved showmen, will have surgery to remove part of his lung in an effort to fight off the illness, which is detected early.

“As many of you know, I recently endured six weeks of bronchitis followed by a return of another five weeks.

“Even though I was recovered from the illness and performing again at the Westgate Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor insisted on an MRI just to ensure that everything was OK.

“The MRI detected a malignant lesion on my left lung that must be removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a skilled doctor) that it was found so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has rescheduled a number of planned live performances, but indicated he would be back on stage by the February holiday for his enduring concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He added: “The doctors do not believe it has spread and I’m undergoing further tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiation. Just chicken soup and classic TV.

“I’m counting the days until I rejoin my second home in Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a residency at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the limelight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after wedding his longtime partner and manager in secret in 2014.

The pair were in a discreet partnership for over 35 years. Last year, Manilow discussed how important his partner had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just crazy. And, you know, coming home to an vacant room, you can get into a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re alone night after night,” he said.

“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was exploding. And I didn’t have to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had a partner to cry with or to enjoy success with.

“I hope that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those 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 a shared adventure.”