Overview
- Manilow posted a photo from his hospital bed on Jan. 2 with the caption "Better today!" offering a hopeful update to fans.
- He revealed in December that an MRI ordered after prolonged bronchitis found a cancerous spot on his left lung at an early stage.
- Doctors plan to remove the spot surgically, do not believe the cancer has spread, and currently do not anticipate chemo or radiation.
- January arena dates have been postponed and rescheduled, with a return targeted for Valentine’s weekend at Westgate Las Vegas.
- Support poured in on his Instagram post, including comments from backup singer Melanie Taylor and drummer Matt Sorum, as he urged followers to get checked for symptoms.