Overview
- On Jan. 2, the 82-year-old posted a smiling hospital-bed photo on Instagram with the caption “Better today!”
- Manilow previously said an MRI ordered after prolonged bronchitis found a cancerous spot on his left lung at an early stage.
- He has stated that doctors do not believe the cancer has spread and that plans call for surgery, with no chemotherapy or radiation expected pending confirmatory tests.
- January arena dates have been postponed to allow roughly a month of recovery, and he is aiming to resume performances on Valentine’s weekend at Westgate Las Vegas.
- He has emphasized proactive care and early detection, telling People he felt great with no symptoms when testing revealed the issue.