Barry Manilow, aged 82, has revealed plans for surgery to remove a cancerous spot detected on his lung, leading to the rescheduling of his January concerts. The singer shared that the cancer was discovered following a prolonged battle with bronchitis lasting six weeks, followed by a relapse of five weeks.
In an Instagram post, Manilow expressed gratitude for his doctor’s vigilance, explaining that an MRI revealed the cancerous spot on his left lung, which will be surgically addressed. Fortunately, the cancer was caught early, and there is currently no indication of its spread, eliminating the need for chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Manilow humorously mentioned that his recovery plan includes chicken soup and watching reruns of “I Love Lucy.”
A statement released by Manilow’s representatives confirmed that the tumor is at stage one, with the surgery scheduled for late December. Following the procedure, Manilow will spend January recuperating and aims to return to the stage with Valentine’s weekend concerts commencing on Feb. 12 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. Subsequently, his arena shows will resume on Feb. 28 in Tampa, Florida.
Originally slated for January, Manilow’s 10 concerts across nine venues in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio will now take place in February.
