Iconic Singer Barry Manilow to Undergo a Procedure for Lung Cancer.

Barry Manilow has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his lung and is set to have surgery.

Cancer Caught Early

The legendary 82-year-old artist, whose parade of upbeat chart-toppers from "Mandy" established him as one of pop music’s cherished performers, will have surgery to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to treat the condition, which is detected early.

“As my fans are aware, I recently endured 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 returned to the spotlight in Las Vegas, my excellent physician insisted on an MRI just to be certain that everything was OK.

“The MRI discovered a cancerous spot on my left side that requires removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a fantastic physician) that it was found so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has delayed a string of forthcoming shows, but suggested he would be returning to perform by mid-February for his longstanding engagement in Las Vegas.

He added: “The doctors do not believe it has traveled and I’m undergoing further tests to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. No radiation. Just rest and recuperation and favorite shows.

“I’m counting the days until I return to my home away from home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a concert series in Nevada. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the public eye and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after marrying his manager and long-term partner in secret in 2014.

The duo were in a clandestine relationship for more than 35 years. Recently, Manilow reflected on how important Kief had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just hectic. And, you know, returning to an empty hotel room, you can land in a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re alone 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 empty hotel rooms. I had somebody to cry with or to share joys with.

“I desire that young people don’t have to go back to those hotel rooms by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was fun.”