Barry Manilow Scheduled for an Operation for Lung Cancer.
Barry Manilow has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the lung and will be having an operation.
Cancer Caught Early
The legendary 82-year-old artist, known for a string of upbeat chart-toppers from "Mandy" established him as one of pop music’s most beloved entertainers, will have a procedure to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to treat the condition, which is in its early stages.
“As my fans are aware, I recently went through six weeks of a bronchial infection followed by a return of another five weeks.
“Despite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and back on stage at the Westgate Las Vegas, my excellent physician insisted on an MRI just to make sure that everything was OK.
“The MRI discovered a malignant lesion on my left side that needs to be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a fantastic physician) that it was found so early.”
Concert Delays
He has postponed a number of upcoming shows, but stated he would be on stage again by the February holiday for his enduring concert series in Las Vegas.
He went on to say: “The doctors do not believe it has traveled and I’m taking tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiation. Just chicken soup and classic TV.
“I’m eagerly awaiting until I come back to my familiar venue 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 on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has been in the spotlight and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after wedding his manager and long-term partner in secret in 2014.
The duo were in a discreet romance for more than 35 years. Last year, Manilow discussed how vital his partner had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.
“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just crazy. And, you know, coming home to an lonesome hotel suite, you can find yourself in a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re by yourself repeatedly,” he said.
“But I found my partner right around when it was blowing up. And I was spared from having to go back to those isolated suites. I had somebody to share sorrows with or to enjoy success with.
“I hope 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 fun.”