Music icon Barry Manilow has disclosed his upcoming surgery to address a cancerous lesion discovered in his lung. The 82-year-old Grammy-winning artist, celebrated for timeless classics including “Copacabana” and “Mandy,” shared this personal health update through an official statement on his Instagram platform.
The detection occurred through what Manilow described as “pure luck” combined with exceptional medical diligence. Following a prolonged bout of bronchitis that spanned six weeks and subsequently relapsed for another five, his physician ordered a precautionary MRI scan despite the singer having resumed his performance schedule at the Westgate Las Vegas. This diagnostic imaging revealed the presence of a cancerous spot on his left lung requiring surgical intervention.
Medical professionals have provided an encouraging preliminary assessment, indicating no evidence of cancer metastasis. Consequently, Manilow expects to avoid chemotherapy or radiation treatments post-operation. The artist humorously noted his prescribed recovery regimen would consist primarily of “chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.”
Manilow’s disclosure carried an important public health message, urging individuals to seek medical evaluation for “even the slightest symptom” as early detection significantly improves outcomes. His upcoming arena concerts scheduled for January will be postponed to accommodate a month-long recovery period. The performer expressed eager anticipation for his return to the stage, confirming he is already “counting down the days” until he can reconnect with audiences worldwide.