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Barry Manilow, the iconic singer, is currently recuperating following surgery to remove a cancerous spot from his left lung.
In Washington, news broke on Friday that Manilow has decided to delay his initial series of arena concerts. The singer explained that his body isn’t yet prepared to endure the physical demands of a 90-minute performance after undergoing cancer surgery.
Back in December, Manilow disclosed the discovery of a cancerous spot on his lung. After battling weeks of bronchitis, his doctor recommended an MRI to ensure his health was in good standing. It was during this scan that the concerning spot was identified, necessitating surgical removal.
Earlier this month, Manilow shared that the procedure had been successful and he was in the process of healing. Consequently, he had already postponed some of his Las Vegas residency performances, originally scheduled for February 12 through February 21.
As of Friday, the decision was made to also reschedule his arena concert dates from February 27 through March 17, allowing him ample time to recover fully.
He said he had met with his surgeon, who told him that he’s not yet ready for a 90-minute show: “Your lungs aren’t ready. You’re in great shape, considering what you’ve been through, but your body isn’t ready,” according to Manilow.
Manilow called the visit “very depressing” and said that despite using a treadmill every day, he can’t sing more than three songs in a row before he has to stop.
The postponed tour dates are in Tampa, Orlando, Sunrise and Estero, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina; Baltimore, Cincinnati; Columbus, Ohio; Nashville; Lexington, Kentucky, and Charleston, South Carolina.
Manilow said he would reschedule the postponed shows.
“My doctor said that my body had been through hell and that it needed time to heal,” he said. “So I’m going back to healing.”