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Manilow, 82, told fans how his \u201cwonderful\u201d doctor ordered him to get an MRI just to \u201cmake sure that everything was OK\u201d after he recovered from a six-week bout of bronchitis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The scan turned out to be a potential lifesaver for the veteran chart-topper, who revealed that the MRI \u201cdiscovered a cancerous spot on my left lung that needs to be removed.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was found so early,\u201d he added. \u201cThat\u2019s the good news.\u201d The \u201cbad news,\u201d however, was that Manilow would have to cancel a slate of January concerts to undergo surgery and recover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
But overall, the star said his prognosis was good, sharing, \u201cThe doctors do not believe it was spread and I\u2019m taking tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that\u2019s it. No chemo. No radiation. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
He apologized for having to reschedule his January shows but promised his legion of Fan-ilows that he\u2019d be in tip-top shape when he returns to his residency at his \u201chome away from home,\u201d the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, come Valentine\u2019s Day weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Keeping up the optimism, Manilow said, \u201cSomething tells me that February weekend is going to be one big party.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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