Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Will Have a Procedure 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.
Early-Stage Diagnosis
The octogenarian performer, whose parade of high-spirited hits from "Copacabana" cemented his status as one of pop music’s cherished showmen, will have an operation to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to fight off the illness, which is at an early phase.
“For those who have been following, I recently went through six weeks of a severe cough followed by a return of another five weeks.
“Although I was recovered from the illness and back on stage for my residency, my wonderful doctor ordered an MRI just to ensure that everything was OK.
“The MRI discovered a malignant lesion on my left lung that requires removed. It’s pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was found so early.”
Rescheduled Shows
He has postponed a number of forthcoming live performances, but suggested he would be returning to perform by mid-February for his longstanding concert series at his Vegas home.
He went on to say: “The physicians do not believe it has traveled and I’m undergoing further tests to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just chicken soup and classic TV.
“I’m eagerly awaiting until I rejoin my familiar venue at the Westgate Las Vegas for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”
Professional and Personal Journey
Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a residency in Nevada. The singer has been in the public eye and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after wedding his longtime partner and manager confidentially in 2014.
The pair were in a private partnership for in excess of 35 years. Recently, Manilow reflected on how vital his husband had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.
“As my career exploded, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, returning to an lonesome hotel suite, you can get into a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re alone evening after evening,” he said.
“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was exploding. And I didn’t have to go back to those isolated suites. I had a partner to be vulnerable with or to enjoy success with.
“I desire that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those hotel rooms by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was fun.”
