Barry Manilow Takes a Break: Facing Cancer with Courage

Barry Manilow, the legendary singer known for timeless hits, has shared some personal news. He's got lung cancer and needs surgery. But don't worry, he caught it early. That's good news! This all started when he had bronchitis for a few weeks. His doctor wanted to be safe, so they did some tests. That's when they found a small cancer spot on his lung. The doctors think it hasn't spread, but they're doing more tests to be sure.Because of the surgery, Barry has to postpone some of his concerts. He was supposed to perform in January, but now those shows are on hold. He plans to be back on stage after Valentine's Day, with shows running through April. Barry is sorry about the changes. He knows fans were looking forward to the January shows. But he's doing what he needs to do to get better. He also wants to remind everyone to pay attention to their health. If you feel something's not right, get it checked out. That's how he caught this early. Barry has won lots of awards and has been making music for a long time. He lives in Palm Springs with his husband, Garry.