
Barry Manilow will be having surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his lung and will reschedule his January concerts, the singer announced Monday.
Manilow, 82, said doctors found the cancer after he had an extended bout of bronchitis — six weeks, then a relapse of another five weeks.
“My wonderful doctor ordered an MRI just to make sure that everything was OK,” Manilow wrote on Instagram. “The MRI discovered a cancerous spot on my left lung that needs to be removed. It's pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was found so early.”
The singer added that doctors don't believe cancer has spread, so for now he expects “No chemo. No radiation. Just chicken soup and ‘I Love Lucy’ reruns.”
A statement issued by Manilow's representatives specified that the spot was a stage one tumor, and that the surgery would take place in late December.
Manilow will be recovering for the month of January and plans to return to action with Valentine's weekend concerts beginning Feb. 12 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, and then his arena concerts will resume Feb. 28 in Tampa, Florida.
Manilow was due to perform 10 concerts in January at nine locations in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Ohio. They will now be held in February.
LATEST POSTS
- 1
'Supergirl' drops 1st teaser trailer: Watch Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and the return of Krypto the Superdog - 2
Practice environmental safety in Style: Divulging Famous Electric Vehicle Brands - 3
How did humans evolve, and will we evolve more? - 4
Obamacare enrollment declines as US subsidies expire - 5
Getting through a Lifelong Change: Individual Examples of overcoming adversity
Manual for Famous people Known for Their Altruistic Endeavors
Monetary Versatility: Get ready for Life's Unforeseen Difficulties
ByHeart sued over recalled formula by parents of infants sickened with botulism
Electric Vehicles for Eco-Accommodating Driving
Nature's Treats: 10 Organic products That Lift Prosperity
Gaza amputees struggle to rebuild lives as the enclave faces shortages of prosthetic limbs
Italy's Beloved Trevi Fountain Hides A Unique Secret That Can Be Explored Underground
Toddler given just 3 years to live after strange symptoms makes full recovery
IDF carried out mission to locate former hostage Avera Mengistu a day before Oct. 7











