đ Share this article Barry Manilow Scheduled for a Procedure for Cancer in His Lung. The singer has disclosed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer and is set to have an operation. Cancer Caught Early The 82-year-old singer, famous for his series of beloved anthems from "I Write the Songs" established him as one of pop musicâs cherished showmen, will have an operation to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to combat the condition, which is detected early. âAs my fans are aware, I recently went through six weeks of bronchitis followed by a relapse of another five weeks. âAlthough I was over the bronchitis and back on stage at the Westgate Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor insisted on an MRI just to ensure that all was clear. âThe MRI discovered a cancerous spot on my left lung that requires removed. Itâs pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was caught so early.â Rescheduled Shows He has rescheduled a string of forthcoming concerts, but suggested he would be on stage again by mid-February for his longstanding engagement at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. He continued: âThe medical team do not believe it has spread and Iâm taking tests to support their conclusion. So, thatâs it. No chemotherapy. No radiotherapy. Just chicken soup and favorite shows. âIâm eagerly awaiting until I rejoin my second home in Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.â Professional and Personal Journey Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a residency at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has spent decades in the public eye and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his partner of many years, Garry Kief privately in 2014. The pair were in a discreet romance for over 35 years. Last year, Manilow reflected on how crucial his partner had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s. âAs my career exploded, it was just hectic. And, you know, returning to an vacant room, you can find yourself in a lot of trouble if you, you know, youâre by yourself night after night,â he said. âBut I met Garry right around when it was exploding. And I was spared from having to go back to those isolated suites. I had a partner to be vulnerable with or to enjoy success with. âI wish that newcomers today donât have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you get yourself in trouble. I never did. But it was very solitary until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.â
The singer has disclosed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer and is set to have an operation. Cancer Caught Early The 82-year-old singer, famous for his series of beloved anthems from "I Write the Songs" established him as one of pop musicâs cherished showmen, will have an operation to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to combat the condition, which is detected early. âAs my fans are aware, I recently went through six weeks of bronchitis followed by a relapse of another five weeks. âAlthough I was over the bronchitis and back on stage at the Westgate Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor insisted on an MRI just to ensure that all was clear. âThe MRI discovered a cancerous spot on my left lung that requires removed. Itâs pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was caught so early.â Rescheduled Shows He has rescheduled a string of forthcoming concerts, but suggested he would be on stage again by mid-February for his longstanding engagement at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. He continued: âThe medical team do not believe it has spread and Iâm taking tests to support their conclusion. So, thatâs it. No chemotherapy. No radiotherapy. Just chicken soup and favorite shows. âIâm eagerly awaiting until I rejoin my second home in Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.â Professional and Personal Journey Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a residency at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has spent decades in the public eye and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his partner of many years, Garry Kief privately in 2014. The pair were in a discreet romance for over 35 years. Last year, Manilow reflected on how crucial his partner had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s. âAs my career exploded, it was just hectic. And, you know, returning to an vacant room, you can find yourself in a lot of trouble if you, you know, youâre by yourself night after night,â he said. âBut I met Garry right around when it was exploding. And I was spared from having to go back to those isolated suites. I had a partner to be vulnerable with or to enjoy success with. âI wish that newcomers today donât have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you get yourself in trouble. I never did. But it was very solitary until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.â