Barry Manilow gave an assurance to his fans through an update weeks after announcing his diagnosis with lung cancer. The legendary singer, famous for decades because of his chart-topping hits and sold-out shows, shared a brief but powerful message that quickly resonated with followers across social media. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThis update comes at a time when fans have been closely following the updates on Manilow's health, especially since he announced he would be undergoing surgery and had to postpone some upcoming performances. His latest post, though simple in nature, brought precisely what many had hoped for.Barry Manilow health updateBarry Manilow took to Instagram and posted what seemed like a selfie taken during his recovery. He lay in a hospital bed, in his medical gown, smiling at the camera. Below the image was a short message that read, “Better Today!” That one line was enough, along with the image, to create widespread attention and relieve many fans.The post went viral largely because of the timing and tone. It was just weeks after Barry Manilow posted that doctors found a cancerous spot on his left lung during an MRI. The scan was ordered after he had been battling bronchitis for more than two months. Since the diagnosis, he said surgery would be required to remove the cancer and that his January shows would have to be postponed as he recovered.Seeing him upbeat, even still in a hospital setting, was a pull on the heartstrings. For the fans, the smile and the message indicated that the procedure went as it had been planned, and his condition was getting better with time. The subtlety of the update only helped drive home the fact further-it was personal, not staged.Barry Manilow is in his eighties and has been actively making music well into later years, so news of his diagnosis hit especially hard with long-time listeners. Over the years, he has cultivated a devout following of fans who have seen him through career highs and personal milestones, which explains a strong reaction to his post. Online, the response was full of supportive messages, thanks, and wishes, as many thanked him for the update, adding in their wishes that he has an easy recovery. While he's acknowledged he has ways to go in complete healing, the latest message certainly seems indicative of progress. For now, the focus for Manilow is recovery. Sure, his “Better Today” update might have been brief, but it spelled things out: on the right track and with fans right behind him in the process.