Music Legend Barry Manilow to Undergo an Operation for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

Barry Manilow has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the lung and is set to have an operation.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The legendary 82-year-old artist, known for a string of upbeat chart-toppers from "Mandy" has made him one of pop music’s cherished performers, will have surgery to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to fight off the illness, which is in its early stages.

“As many of you know, I recently endured six weeks of a bronchial infection followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.

“Despite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and returned to the spotlight at the Westgate Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor requested an MRI just to ensure that all was clear.

“The MRI identified a tumor on my lung that requires removed. It’s incredible chance (and a fantastic physician) that it was found so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has postponed a string of upcoming concerts, but suggested he would be on stage again by mid-February for his long-running engagement at his Vegas home.

He added: “The doctors do not believe it has traveled and I’m having examinations to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just rest and recuperation and favorite shows.

“I’m counting the days 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 show in Nevada. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the limelight and came out as gay in 2017, after marrying his manager and long-term partner confidentially in 2014.

The couple were in a clandestine relationship for in excess of 35 years. Recently, Manilow discussed how crucial his husband had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.

“As my career exploded, it was just hectic. And, you know, returning to an lonesome hotel suite, you can land in a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re alone repeatedly,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was taking off. And I no longer had to go back to those isolated suites. I had somebody to cry with or to enjoy success with.

“I wish that young people don’t have to go back to those 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 a shared adventure.”