Music Legend Barry Manilow Scheduled for Surgery for Cancer in His Lung.
The singer has disclosed that he received a diagnosis with cancer of the lung and is set to have a surgical procedure.
Cancer Caught Early
The octogenarian performer, famous for his series of beloved anthems from "Copacabana" cemented his status as one of pop music’s most beloved entertainers, will have surgery to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to treat the condition, which is at an early phase.
“As many of you know, I recently suffered from six weeks of a severe cough followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.
“Even though I was past the infection and performing again for my residency, my attentive medical team insisted on an MRI just to ensure that everything was OK.
“The MRI detected a tumor on my lung that needs to be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a great doctor) that it was discovered so early.”
Postponed Performances
He has postponed a string of forthcoming concerts, but stated he would be on stage again by the February holiday for his long-running 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. No chemo. No radiation. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.
“I’m looking forward to until I come back to my familiar venue at the Westgate Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”
Professional and Personal Journey
Manilow is now in the 16th year of a show on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has spent decades in the limelight and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his longtime partner and manager confidentially in 2014.
The pair were in a private relationship for over 35 years. Last year, Manilow reflected on how crucial his partner had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.
“As my career exploded, it was just crazy. And, you know, coming home to an lonesome hotel suite, you can get into a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re on your own night after night,” he said.
“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was blowing up. And I no longer had to go back to those isolated suites. I had somebody to be vulnerable with or to enjoy success with.
“I hope that young people don’t have to go back to those hotel 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 joyful.”
