Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Will Have an Operation for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.
The singer has disclosed that he was diagnosed with cancer of the lung and is set to have a surgical procedure.
Spot Found in Initial Phase
The 82-year-old singer, famous for his series of upbeat chart-toppers from "Mandy" has made him one of pop music’s most beloved showmen, will have surgery to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to treat the disease, which is at an early phase.
“For those who have been following, I recently suffered from 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 excellent physician requested an MRI just to ensure that all was clear.
“The MRI detected a cancerous spot on my left side that requires removed. It’s incredible chance (and a great doctor) that it was discovered so early.”
Concert Delays
He has delayed a string of forthcoming concerts, but indicated he would be returning to perform by mid-February for his long-running concert series in Las Vegas.
He went on to say: “The medical team do not believe it has spread and I’m having examinations to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiotherapy. Just rest and recuperation and favorite shows.
“I’m eagerly awaiting until I return to my home away from home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”
Decades in the Spotlight
Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a show on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has been in the public eye and came out as gay in 2017, after wedding his longtime partner and manager confidentially in 2014.
The duo were in a discreet relationship for more than 35 years. Recently, Manilow reflected on how important his husband had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.
“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, going back to an lonesome hotel suite, you can land in a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re alone evening after evening,” he said.
“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was exploding. And I was spared from having to go back to those isolated suites. I had a partner to be vulnerable with or to share joys with.
“I desire 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 pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was fun.”