{"id":3802,"date":"2026-03-27T11:53:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralspotlight26.com\/?p=3802"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:53:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:53:29","slug":"barry-manilow-underwent-a-lobectomy-for-lung-cancer-heres-what-to-know-about-the-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralspotlight26.com\/?p=3802","title":{"rendered":"Barry Manilow Underwent a Lobectomy for Lung Cancer. 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The procedure removed part of his lung, and he is now working to regain his strength and breathing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"515\">Manilow said the diagnosis \u201crocked\u201d him and made him reflect on life, but he remains determined to recover and possibly return to performing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"666\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">A lobectomy is a surgery that removes a section of the lung and is often used to treat early-stage lung cancer, offering a strong chance of recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Barry Manilow, 82, revealed he was diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer and underwent a lobectomy in December 2025. 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