Barry Manilow to Undergo a Procedure for Lung Cancer.

Barry Manilow has revealed that he received a diagnosis with a cancerous growth in his lung and will undergo a surgical procedure.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The octogenarian performer, famous for his series of high-spirited hits from "I Write the Songs" established him as one of pop music’s most beloved showmen, will have a procedure to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to combat the illness, which is detected early.

“For those who have been following, I recently went through six weeks of bronchitis 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 ordered an MRI just to ensure that there were no issues.

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

Concert Delays

He has delayed a string of planned live performances, but stated he would be on stage again by mid-February for his longstanding concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He went on to say: “The physicians do not believe it has metastasized and I’m undergoing further tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. No radiotherapy. Just rest and recuperation and classic TV.

“I’m looking forward to until I return to my home away from home for our Vegas run for our February love-themed shows.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is now in the 16th year of a concert series on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the spotlight and came out as gay in 2017, after wedding his manager and long-term partner in secret in 2014.

The pair were in a clandestine relationship for in excess of 35 years. Recently, Manilow reflected on how crucial Kief had been to him during his ascent to stardom 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 get into a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re alone night after night,” he said.

“But I found my partner right around when it was blowing up. And I didn’t have to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had a partner to share sorrows with or to enjoy success with.

“I wish that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those hotel 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.”