Barry Manilow will have surgery for cancerous spot on lung

Manilow will reschedule a string of arena concerts in January.

Barry Manilow will have cancer surgery (Ian West/PA)

Singer Barry Manilow has revealed he has a cancerous spot on his lung and will undergo surgery.

The musician, best known for hits including Copacabana, Mandy and Looks Like We Made It, said he is lucky he was diagnosed very early.