Iconic Singer Barry Manilow to Undergo an Operation for Cancer in His Lung.

Barry Manilow announced that he was diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his lung and is set to have a surgical procedure.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The 82-year-old singer, known for a string of beloved anthems from "Mandy" cemented his status as one of pop music’s enduringly popular performers, will have an operation to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to fight off the condition, which is detected early.

“As many of you know, I recently suffered from six weeks of bronchitis followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.

“Although I was past the infection and returned to the spotlight in Las Vegas, my excellent physician ordered an MRI just to ensure that there were no issues.

“The MRI identified a malignant lesion on my left lung that requires removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a fantastic physician) that it was discovered so early.”

Rescheduled Shows

He has rescheduled a string of forthcoming shows, but stated he would be returning to perform by Valentine’s Day for his enduring concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

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 chicken soup and classic TV.

“I’m looking forward to until I rejoin my second home in Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”

Decades in the Spotlight

Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a concert series in Nevada. The singer has been in the public eye and revealed he is gay in 2017, after marrying his longtime partner and manager confidentially in 2014.

The pair were in a discreet romance for in excess of 35 years. Recently, Manilow reflected on how vital Kief had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, going back to an vacant room, you can land in a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re by yourself evening after evening,” he said.

“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was blowing up. And I didn’t have to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had a partner to share sorrows with or to celebrate with.

“I desire that newcomers today don’t have to go back to those suites by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”