We reported last month that Barry Manilow is continuing to recover from a surgical procedure to remove a cancerous spot on one of his lungs.
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The procedure has led to the delay some dates of the singer-songwriter's farewell tour.
"I'm still going through it, but I'm pulling myself back together," said Manilow. "I'm not even sure I can go to the next level yet. My body doesn't want to take me there. It's not even doctor's orders, it's my body's orders — it won't let me do it."
Despite facing challenges in his recovery, the "Mandy" artist recently shared some good news with fans. He was honored with a prestigious award, elevating his status to one that many of his peers will likely not reach.
Barry Manilow Was Recently Inducted
Recently, Manilow announced his induction into the Advertising Hall of Fame while recovering from surgery.
He posted on Instagram a message from "Fanilow" Aaron M. Walton, the CEO and Founder of the advertising agency Walton Issacson.
"You make brands sing.
You made the world feel.
And you inspired culture in a way that will last forever.
Congratulations on your induction into the Advertising Hall of Fame."
Before topping the charts with hits like "Copacabana" and "I Write the Songs," Manilow penned jingles for State Farm, McDonald's, and Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Fans of the singer know that he would often perform his advertising work in concert under the title of "A Very Strange Medley" or "V.S.M." Even if you aren't a Fanilow of Manilow, it's a pretty great song that is sure to stir up some great memories.
What Kind of Procedure Did Manilow Have?
Manilow underwent a lobectomy, which is a standard lung cancer treatment. The lung has five lobes: two on the left and three on the right. During this surgery, a lobe and nearby lymph nodes are removed to help prevent the cancer from spreading.
While the procedure is the best cure for early-stage lung cancer, recovery can require weeks or months.
Manilow had one of the lobes in his left lung removed and spent seven days in the ICU before being discharged. While it left him cancer-free, he called the experience a "nightmare."
"You just don't even think about [how fragile life is]. And suddenly, you have lung cancer," Manilow said. "But I'm still here. I'm not all here; there's part of me that isn't here — they took out a part of me, and now I've got to figure out, 'What do I do?'"
