Barry Manilow Will Have a Procedure for Cancer in His Lung.

The singer has disclosed that he received a diagnosis with lung cancer and will undergo a surgical procedure.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The octogenarian performer, known for a string of upbeat chart-toppers from "Mandy" cemented his status as one of pop music’s enduringly popular performers, will have an operation to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to treat the condition, which is at an early phase.

“For those who have been following, I recently endured six weeks of a severe cough followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.

“Even though I was recovered from the illness and performing again in Las Vegas, my attentive medical team insisted on an MRI just to be certain that all was clear.

“The MRI discovered a tumor on my left side that needs to be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a great doctor) that it was caught so early.”

Concert Delays

He has rescheduled a number of forthcoming shows, but stated he would be on stage again by the February holiday for his long-running engagement at his Vegas home.

He added: “The physicians do not believe it has spread and I’m taking tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just home remedies and I Love Lucy reruns.

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

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 limelight and came out as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his manager and long-term partner confidentially in 2014.

The couple were in a clandestine partnership for in excess of 35 years. Last year, Manilow spoke about how vital Kief had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just crazy. And, you know, coming home to an empty hotel room, you can get into a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re by yourself repeatedly,” he said.

“But I found my partner 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 hope that young people don’t have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you can make poor choices. I never did. But it was pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was fun.”