Barry Manilow reveals how routine doctor visit for hip pain uncovered hidden cancer diagnosis

What Barry Manilow thought was a minor health issue turned into a major wake-up call when doctors discovered early-stage lung cancer. 

The legendary performer, 82, revealed that what began as minor discomfort ultimately led to a stage 1 lung cancer diagnosis — discovered only because of a doctor’s instinct to look deeper.

In November, Manilow visited his doctor, complaining of hip pain. His doctor ordered an MRI of his pelvis, then, after hearing about two recent bouts of bronchitis, decided to scan his lungs, too.