US EditionBarry Manilow reveals he has lung cancer and will reschedule shows to undergo surgery
Barry Manilow will reschedule January concerts and expects no chemotherapy after surgery to remove a stage one tumor found early on his left lung.
- Barry Manilow, 82-year-old singer-songwriter, said on Instagram on Monday, December 22, 2025, that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer and will undergo surgery.
- After prolonged bronchitis, Manilow's doctor ordered an MRI that discovered a cancerous spot on his left lung needing removal.
- Representatives said the spot is a stage one tumor and surgery is scheduled in late December, with no expected chemotherapy or radiation, Manilow said.
- He will reschedule January arena dates and offer new dates to ticketholders, with shows from late February through April and a Valentine's weekend return on February 12 in Las Vegas.
- Fans posted messages sending healing vibes, while Barry Manilow urged those with symptoms to get tested and said he's counting the days until Valentine's weekend on February 12.
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82-year-old New York singer Barry Manilow announced that he was diagnosed with lung cancer and will have to undergo surgery.
Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow diagnosed with lung cancer, to undergo surgery
Barry Manilow announced he has lung cancer, discovered during an MRI after bronchitis. The cancerous spot on his lung will be removed, but doctors believe it hasn't spread. He will take a break from public appearances to focus on recovery.
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Barry Manilow rescheduling shows after ‘cancerous spot’ found
Barry Manilow says he will reschedule his January shows after a "cancerous spot" was found on his left lung. Manilow will undergo surgery after the finding. The 82-year-old singer-songwriter said that he recently had bronchitis for two periods of multiple weeks, so his doctor ordered an MRI out of precaution. He says he is taking
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