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Barry Manilow's Vaping Habit Worries Loved Ones
7 Apr
Summary
- Barry Manilow struggles with vaping after cancer surgery.
- He switched from cigarettes to vaping after a lung cancer diagnosis.
- Loved ones are concerned his vaping could increase cancer recurrence risk.
Seventies music icon Barry Manilow is facing significant concern from loved ones due to his continued vaping habit following surgery for stage 1 lung cancer. The diagnosis came as a shock to Manilow in November, despite a 30-year history of smoking cigarettes before switching to e-cigarettes.
Manilow underwent surgery to remove a portion of his left lung after a doctor's visit for hip pain revealed the condition. Despite the critical surgery, he was observed with a vape in hand shortly before the procedure. His friends and family are worried that this habit, which he has used to cope since age nine, could dangerously increase the chances of his cancer returning.
While Manilow did not require chemotherapy or radiation, he spent seven days in the ICU and has been recovering his strength, admitting he is relearning how to breathe. This health battle has put his postponed tour and Las Vegas residency on hold, with significant concerns about his future well-being and the potential deadly consequences if he does not make healthier choices.
