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

The singer has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the lung and will be having surgery.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The legendary 82-year-old artist, known for a string of high-spirited hits from "Copacabana" established him as one of pop music’s most beloved performers, will have a procedure to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the disease, which is detected early.

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

“Despite the fact that I was past the infection and returned to the spotlight at the Westgate Las Vegas, my attentive medical team insisted on an MRI just to ensure that there were no issues.

“The MRI detected a malignant lesion on my left lung that must be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a skilled doctor) that it was found so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has rescheduled a series of upcoming live performances, but indicated he would be back on stage by the February holiday for his longstanding concert series at his Vegas home.

He continued: “The medical team do not believe it has spread and I’m taking tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just rest and recuperation and I Love Lucy reruns.

“I’m looking forward to until I rejoin my second home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a concert series on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has spent decades in the limelight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after wedding his manager and long-term partner confidentially in 2014.

The duo were in a discreet relationship for more than 35 years. Recently, Manilow spoke about how crucial his husband had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“As my career exploded, it was just crazy. And, you know, coming home to an vacant room, you can land in a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re alone night after night,” he said.

“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was taking off. And I didn’t have to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had a person to cry with or to enjoy success with.

“I desire 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 joyful.”