Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Scheduled for a Procedure for Lung Cancer.

The singer has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the lung and is set to have a surgical procedure.

Cancer Caught Early

The octogenarian performer, known for a string of upbeat chart-toppers from "Copacabana" has made him one of pop music’s most beloved entertainers, will have a procedure to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the disease, which is in its early stages.

“As my fans are aware, I recently went through six weeks of a bronchial infection followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.

“Despite the fact that I was past the infection and back on stage in Las Vegas, my excellent physician ordered an MRI just to be certain that everything was OK.

“The MRI identified a tumor on my left side that needs to be removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a fantastic physician) that it was caught so early.”

Rescheduled Shows

He has rescheduled a number of planned shows, but indicated he would be back on stage by mid-February for his long-running engagement in Las Vegas.

He went on to say: “The physicians do not believe it has traveled and I’m having examinations to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just rest and recuperation and classic TV.

“I’m counting the days until I return to my home away from home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a residency at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the public eye and came out as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his longtime partner and manager confidentially in 2014.

The duo were in a clandestine relationship for more than 35 years. Recently, Manilow spoke about how crucial his partner had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just hectic. And, you know, coming home to an lonesome hotel suite, you can find yourself in a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re alone repeatedly,” he said.

“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was exploding. And I no longer had to go back to those isolated suites. I had a person to cry with or to share joys with.

“I hope that young people don’t have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you can make poor choices. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was joyful.”