Barry Manilow Scheduled for a Procedure for Cancer in His Lung.

Barry Manilow has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the lung and will be having a surgical procedure.

Spot Found in Initial Phase

The octogenarian performer, famous for his series of beloved anthems from "Copacabana" cemented his status as one of pop music’s cherished entertainers, will have surgery to remove part of his lung in an effort to combat the condition, which is detected early.

“As many of you know, I recently went through six weeks of a severe cough followed by a relapse of another five weeks.

“Despite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and performing again for my residency, my wonderful doctor ordered an MRI just to be certain that everything was OK.

“The MRI discovered a malignant lesion on my left side that requires removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a great doctor) that it was caught so early.”

Concert Delays

He has delayed a string of forthcoming concerts, but indicated he would be on stage again by the February holiday for his long-running residency in Las Vegas.

He continued: “The physicians do not believe it has spread and I’m taking tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. No radiation. Just rest and recuperation and favorite shows.

“I’m eagerly awaiting until I return to my home away from home for our Vegas run for our special weekend performances.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a show in Nevada. The singer has spent decades in the public eye and came out as gay in 2017, after marrying his longtime partner and manager confidentially in 2014.

The pair were in a discreet partnership for in excess of 35 years. Last year, Manilow spoke about how important Kief had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, coming home to an lonesome hotel suite, you can land in a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re by yourself night after night,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was blowing up. And I no longer had to go back to those isolated suites. I had a partner to cry with or to celebrate with.

“I hope that newcomers today 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.”