Barry Manilow, 82, diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer, will have surgery and skip January shows, aiming to return in February.

Barry Manilow, 82, has announced he has lung cancer, discovered during an MRI after two bouts of bronchitis. Doctors found a cancerous spot in his left lung, but say it has not spread. He will undergo surgery to remove part of his lung and expects to recover without chemotherapy or radiation, postponing his January concerts. Manilow credits early detection to his doctor’s caution and plans to resume performing in February.