ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Barry Manilow has postponed his January concerts, including an Orlando stop at the Kia Center, after the discovery of a cancerous spot on his left lung.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Manilow said the cancer was caught early, and his prognosis is good.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe doctors do not believe it has spread, and I\u2019m taking tests to confirm their diagnosis,\u201d he said. \u201cNo chemo, no radiation. Just chicken soup and \u2018I Love Lucy\u2019 reruns.\u201d<\/p>\n
His representatives said the cancer was considered stage one, and Manilow would undergo surgery by the end of December.<\/p>\n
Manilow, 82, hopes to be back onstage in time for a Valentine\u2019s Day weekend engagement at his \u201chome away from home\u201d at the Westgate resort in Las Vegas. Manilow has a long relationship with the Westgate time-share company, founded by Central Floridian David Siegel, who died in April.<\/p>\n
The cancerous spot was discovered by \u201cpure luck (and a good doctor),\u201d Manilow wrote. He had been struggling with a stubborn case of bronchitis, so his doctor ordered an MRI, which discovered the cancer at an early stage.<\/p>\n
In addition to his planned Orlando concert, other affected Florida cities include Tampa, Sunrise, Estero and Jacksonville.<\/p>\n
Known for hits including \u201cMandy,\u201d \u201cI Write the Songs,\u201d \u201cLooks Like We Made It,\u201d \u201cCan\u2019t Smile Without You,\u201d and \u201cCopacabana (At the Copa),\u201d Manilow is on a farewell tour. He announced in September that the January concert at the Kia Center would be his last in Central Florida.<\/p>\n
In his 50-year career, Manilow has released more than 40 albums and charted 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 that reached No. 1. A Grammy, Tony and Emmy award-winner, he has sold more than 85 million albums and was named the No. 1 adult-contemporary artist of all time by Billboard and R&R magazines.<\/p>\n
Manilow last performed in Orlando in January of 2023, when he headlined a concert celebrating his 50-year career. Prior to that show, he told the Orlando Sentinel that while he was slowing down, he wasn\u2019t finished with showbiz.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m waiting for the shoe to drop, to wake up and look in the mirror and feel older and retire,\u201d Manilow said then with a laugh. \u201cBut so far, so good.\u201d<\/p>\n
His Jan. 7 Orlando show has been rescheduled for March 13 at the Kia Center. January ticket holders will be able to use their current tickets in March.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust like you, we were all looking forward to the January shows and hate having to move everything around,\u201d Manilow wrote. \u201cI\u2019m very sorry that you have to change your plans.\u201d<\/p>\n
His statement ended on a positive note, wishing fans \u201ca wonderful Christmas\u201d and a happy new year.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd remember,\u201d he wrote. \u201cIf you have even the slightest symptom, get tested!\u201d<\/p>\n
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