Iconic Singer Barry Manilow to Undergo a Procedure for Lung Cancer.

The singer has disclosed that he received a diagnosis with lung cancer and will be having surgery.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The legendary 82-year-old artist, known for a string of upbeat chart-toppers from "I Write the Songs" has made him one of pop music’s most beloved performers, will have a procedure to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to combat the illness, which is at an early phase.

“For those who have been following, I recently went through six weeks of a severe cough followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.

“Although I was over the bronchitis and returned to the spotlight in Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor requested an MRI just to be certain that everything was OK.

“The MRI discovered a malignant lesion on my left side that requires removed. It’s incredible chance (and a skilled doctor) that it was found so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has rescheduled a number of planned concerts, but indicated he would be back on stage by the February holiday for his long-running residency at his Vegas home.

He continued: “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 chicken soup and favorite shows.

“I’m eagerly awaiting until I come back to my second home in Las Vegas for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is now in the 16th year of a show on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the spotlight and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his longtime partner and manager confidentially in 2014.

The duo were in a discreet partnership for more than 35 years. Recently, Manilow discussed how crucial his husband had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.

“As my career exploded, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, returning to an vacant room, you can get into a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re alone repeatedly,” he said.

“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was exploding. And I was spared from having to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had a partner to be vulnerable with or to enjoy success with.

“I desire that young people don’t have to go back to those hotel rooms by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was fun.”