Barry Manilow Scheduled for an Operation for Cancer in His Lung.

Barry Manilow has revealed that he was diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his lung and is set to have surgery.

Cancer Caught Early

The octogenarian performer, known for a string of high-spirited hits from "Mandy" has made him one of pop music’s most beloved entertainers, will have a procedure to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to fight off the disease, which is detected early.

“As many of you know, I recently went through six weeks of a bronchial infection followed by a return of another five weeks.

“Even though I was recovered from the illness and back on stage in Las Vegas, my attentive medical team ordered an MRI just to be certain that there were no issues.

“The MRI detected a tumor on my left side that must be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a skilled doctor) that it was found so early.”

Rescheduled Shows

He has postponed a series of forthcoming concerts, but suggested he would be returning to perform by mid-February for his longstanding residency at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He added: “The doctors do not believe it has metastasized and I’m taking tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just home remedies and favorite shows.

“I’m looking forward to until I rejoin my familiar venue for our Vegas run for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a concert series in Nevada. The singer has been in the spotlight and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after marrying his partner of many years, Garry Kief confidentially in 2014.

The duo were in a private romance for more than 35 years. Recently, Manilow discussed how important Kief had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.

“As my career exploded, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, coming home to an lonesome hotel suite, you can land in a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re on your own night after night,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was blowing up. And I was spared from having to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had somebody to cry with or to share joys with.

“I wish that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those suites 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.”