Copacabana singer Barry Manilow diagnosed with lung cancer

Copacabana singer to undergo surgery

Copacabana singer Barry Manilow has revealed he has lung cancer and is set to undergo surgery.

The 82-year-old shared his diagnosis in a statement on Instagram, as he said it was “found early”.

"As many of you know I recently went through six weeks of bronchitis followed by a relapse of another five weeks,' he wrote on Instagram.

"Even though I was over the bronchitis and back on stage at the Westgate Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor ordered an MRI just to make sure that everything was OK.

"The MRI discovered a cancerous spot on my left lung that needs to be removed. It's pure luck (and a great doctor) that is was found so early. That's the good news."

However, the singer added he will have surgery to have the spot removed.

Copacabana singer Barry Manilow has revealed he has lung cancer and will undergo surgery (PA Archive)

He said: “The doctors do not believe it has spread and I'm taking tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that's it. No chemo. No radiation. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.”

Revealing his rescheduled tour dates, he said: “The only follow-up is a month to recover and that means we have to reschedule the January arena concerts. The new schedule is listed below.

“I'm very sorry that you have to change your plans.

“Just like you, we were all looking forward to the January shows and hate having to move everything around.”

He said he is “counting the days” until his return in Las Vegas for Valentine’s weekend concerts.

He added: “Something tells me that February weekend is going to be one big party!”

He finished his five page statement by saying: “I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. And remember, if you have even the slightest symptom... get tested!

“I'll see you at the Westgate Las Vegas for Valentine's!”