Comedian Moshe Kasher reveals tonsil cancer diagnosis, says disease has "incredibly high cure rate"
Los Angeles, June 22
Comedian and actor Moshe Kasher has revealed that he has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer.
Kasher shared the news in an Instagram post on Father's Day, saying he discovered a lump on his tonsil around three months ago while working on , a project starring Glen Powell and produced by Judd Apatow.
The comedian said he recently underwent surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to remove the cancer and is now waiting to learn whether he will need further treatment.
Sharing details about his health journey, Kasher wrote, "I'm so grateful I have a life that's worth living and a kid to raise this Father's Day."
He also spoke about the surgery in his post, saying, "a Jewish robot yanked my jaw open for five hours" to remove the cancer.
Kasher said doctors are optimistic about his recovery and added, "the cancer I have has an incredibly high cure rate (in the 95% zone)."
He also shared how the diagnosis has affected him emotionally, writing, "My life has been terror, meditation, tears and medical planning."
The comedian said doctors will determine next week whether radiation treatment will be necessary.
Kasher thanked his wife, fellow comedian Natasha Leggero, along with filmmaker Judd Apatow, for supporting him during this difficult time. He said they were "kind, supportive and nurturing" while he continued working on the project.
He also revealed that, along with Leggero, he recorded an hour-long conversation before his surgery, which will be released on their Podcast.
Kasher is known for his work in television series, including and His stand-up performances have also appeared on , .
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's heartening to see celebrities being open about their health struggles. In India, we often shy away from discussing diseases like cancer due to stigma. His honesty is refreshing and could encourage others to get checked early. Best wishes for his recovery!
95% cure rate is amazing! But I wonder why tonsil cancer is so common in the West? In India, we hardly hear about this type. Maybe it's linked to lifestyle? Regardless, wishing him strength and a speedy recovery. 🙏
Good that he caught it early and had access to top-notch medical care. In smaller Indian cities, cancer detection often happens late because people ignore symptoms. This is a reminder for all of us to be vigilant about our health.
I respect his courage in sharing this publicly. The emotional toll he mentions—terror, meditation, tears—is something many cancer patients in India also go through silently. It's important to normalize these conversations.
"A Jewish robot yanked my jaw open for five hours" 😂 Typical comedian humor even in tough times! Inspiring how he's keeping his spirit high. Hope the radiation treatment isn't needed. All the best, Moshe!
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