Barry Manilow Reveals 'What The Doctor Ordered' After Cancer Surgery

Barry Manilow is sharing post-surgery updates and doctor recommendations.

The singer is looking to get back on track with his career as soon as possible, hence his primary focus is on a smooth recovery. This comes after he shared that he recently received a new cancer diagnosis following his previous victory over a battle with throat cancer.

Barry Manilow faced putting his career on the back burner for a while due to his longtime struggles with cancer. Through this phase, he still experienced some wins, breaking records, and also becoming a grandfather.

Manilow released a statement on social media, putting fans' minds at ease about his health. The singer announced that he is doing well and is currently in the post-surgery recovery phase. He also hinted at how he's been spending his time while healing.

He shared that he has been spending time in the studio and trying to stay active. "I've been getting exercise and spending some time in the studio, which has been fantastic," he wrote. 

Manilow then broke the news that he would remain in Las Vegas for more time than initially scheduled, as his doctors do not want him to take any chances but rather recover fully.

To be fully prepared and at his best for his upcoming tour, he has been advised to postpone his residency at Westgate Las Vegas from February 12 to 21, and he is taking the doctors' advice. Manilow ended his statement with "Having a few extra weeks to rest and prepare is what the doctor ordered." 

Manilow added a footnote to his Instagram statement, stating that tickets already purchased for his postponed Vegas concerts would be refunded. Fans barely complained about this; instead, they encouraged the artist to take as much time as he needed to recover fully. 

"Barry. Please take all the time in the world. If it takes longer than February, we will still be here, right here, waiting!! Just don't rush back and get sick again." A fan wrote. Many others flooded the comments with get-well-soons, heart emojis, and well-wishes.

Some commenters expressed eagerness to see him and said that, even with the delay, it was worth the wait, while sending thoughts and prayers.

A commenter noted that while they understood Manilow's predicament, they were quite disappointed because they had planned a trip for the time frame of his show. So far, Manilow's statement post has pulled almost 5000 reactions and a little shy of 300 comments and counting.

News broke in the last weeks of 2025, after the songwriter announced he was back on the cancer train after being cancer-free for a few years.

He initially battled with throat cancer for years, and shortly after winning, he got his second diagnosis of a different form of the illness. Manilow shared that after undergoing an MRI scan, doctors finally discovered a cancerous spot on his left lung.

The iconic singer disclosed that the trigger for the scan was the fact that he had suffered from bronchitis for weeks. Manilow then added that he was scheduled to undergo surgery to remove the spot, without chemo or radiation.

The Blast noted that the 82-year-old's statement covered that his struggle with bronchitis lasted for six weeks, and he had a five-week relapse, which was no news to his family and fans. Early detection of the cancerous spot via MRI made the treatment less aggressive.

Due to the surgery, he had to cancel his "Christmas Gift of Love" concerts, and every other January show would be rescheduled. Manilow offered a heartfelt apology to fans who had longed to watch him perform through the holidays.

The longtime musician shared news of the birth of his first grandchild in 2023. He revealed that even though he never wanted kids of his own, he was enjoying the new, amazing experience.

Manilow became a grandfather when his husband's daughter, Kirsten Kief, adopted her own little girl. The Blast shared that the "Mandy" singer was really enjoying watching the child grow up and learn.

The experience was a totally new forte for the legendary singer, he said in an interview, "I've never, ever thought about having a baby or having anything to do with being a father or any of that."

Amid the hustle and bustle of life, especially with his health, this good news was a ray of sunshine for Manilow. He also had a big win that year, breaking the late Elvis Presley's record for the most shows performed at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

The legendary singer was first married to Susan Deixler from 1964 to 1966. He began dating his current partner, Garry Kief, almost a decade later, in 1978. Kief came into the relationship with his daughter from a previous relationship, making Manilow a stepdad. 

Manilow shared that he drew inspiration for parenthood from his own stepfather, Willie Murphy, who introduced him to music through a vast record collection. He raised Kirsten from about two years old and has since been a prominent, active parent figure in her life.

She has remained out of the public eye, but PEOPLE reported that she attended the 2014 Emmys with her stepdad and has been spotted a few times at various red carpet events.

The Grammy winner and his long-time manager, Kief, have been together for four decades and counting, but only legally tied the knot in 2014. They had an intimate surprise wedding with about 30 guests.