Los Angeles [US], 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."
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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 , .