Barry Manilow Will Have a Procedure for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.
The singer has disclosed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer and will be having surgery.
Cancer Caught Early
The legendary 82-year-old artist, famous for his series of upbeat chart-toppers from "Mandy" cemented his status as one of pop musicās cherished entertainers, will have an operation to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the condition, which is at an early phase.
āAs many of you know, I recently endured six weeks of bronchitis followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.
āEven though I was recovered from the illness and performing again in Las Vegas, my attentive medical team requested an MRI just to ensure that there were no issues.
āThe MRI discovered a cancerous spot on my lung that needs to be removed. Itās pure luck (and a fantastic physician) that it was caught so early.ā
Concert Delays
He has rescheduled a string of forthcoming live performances, but suggested he would be back on stage by Valentineās Day for his enduring concert series at his Vegas home.
He went on to say: āThe medical team do not believe it has spread and Iām undergoing further tests to support their conclusion. So, thatās it. No chemotherapy. No radiation. Just home remedies and classic TV.
āIām counting the days until I return to my home away from home for our Vegas run for our special weekend performances.ā
Professional and Personal Journey
Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a residency on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has been in the spotlight and came out as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his partner of many years, Garry Kief in secret in 2014.
The duo were in a clandestine romance for more than 35 years. Recently, Manilow reflected on how crucial his partner had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.
āAs my career exploded, it was just crazy. And, you know, returning to an vacant room, you can find yourself in a lot of difficulty if you, you know, youāre alone repeatedly,ā he said.
āBut I met Garry right around when it was exploding. And I didnāt have to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had a person to be vulnerable with or to enjoy success with.
āI wish that young people donāt have to go back to those 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 a shared adventure.ā
