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Comedian Moshe Kasher Battles Tonsil Cancer
22 Jun
Summary
- Comedian Moshe Kasher announced his tonsil cancer diagnosis publicly.
- He underwent a five-hour surgery to remove a cancerous growth.
- Kasher expressed gratitude for life and his child amidst treatment.
Comedian Moshe Kasher recently disclosed his diagnosis of tonsil cancer, sharing the news on social media. The discovery of a lump occurred three months ago while working on a project. Kasher underwent a significant surgical procedure two days prior to his announcement, describing it as a five-hour operation to remove the cancerous growth.
He shared that the specific type of cancer he has an exceptionally high cure rate, estimated in the 95% range. A determination regarding the necessity of radiation therapy is expected the following week. Kasher acknowledged that his recent life has involved intense "terror, meditation, tears and medical planning."
Kasher expressed gratitude towards his wife, Natasha Leggero, and Judd Apatow for their unwavering support during this time. He also mentioned that he and Leggero had recorded a podcast episode detailing their conversations just before his surgery, which would be available on their "The Endless Honeymoon Podcast."
