Moshe Kasher is sharing his “terrifying” experience being diagnosed with cancer.
The 46-year-old stand-up comedian and writer, who is married to actress Natasha Leggero, shared his story in an Instagram post that was published on Sunday (June 21).
“happy father’s day. some lousy news. i wrote this on so much oxy,” he began the post.
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Moshe Kasher’s health battle began in March 2026 when he found a bump on his tonsil
“Three months ago. While in Savannah. Producing the new Judd Apatow/Glen Powell movie. The Comeback King. Which is going to rule so hard. I found a bump on my tonsil. It was cancer. Which did no rule so hard,” he began the post.
He continued, “Two days ago. A Jewish surgery robot at Cedars Sinai yanked my jaw open for five hours and cut it out and then slit my throat and dissected my neck leaving me with a hardcore neck scar which will make people reluctant to street fight me. My tongue was clamped and yanked out of my mouth and is so swollen and bruised. I sound like I Am Sam.”
“This has been the most terrifying and consciousness consuming experience of my life. My life has been terror. Meditation. Tears. And medical planning (Oh, and 12 hours days on set pitching jokes.) I truly cannot believe I managed to work an entire movie while dealing with this. But Judd could not have been a more kind, supportive and nurturing friend all while on the verge of a 5-Hour Energy overdose from his terrifying habit,” he said.
Moshe Kasher is raising awareness for HPV Positive Tonsil Cancer
“The people at Cedars are all such kind pros and I feel like I’m in the best hands possible. I’m in pain and I’m in the middle of a very difficult process. It’s gonna be a long summer. But the good news is the cancer that I have has an incredibly high cure rate (in the 95% zone). I will find out next week if I need radiation or not but regardless I will be okay and back to being a cool dude ASAP.”
“The other bit of good news is that this is cancer you get from sex. So it’s cool that not you know I’ve officially had that. The bad news is HPV positive tonsil cancer is an epidemic in men under 55. Get checked and vaccinate your damn kids! Work out your RFK anxieties on the measles if you must. Trust me. You do not want your kids to go through this.”
“As for going through this – I am. I will continue. I will get better. I’m so grateful I have a life that’s worth living and a kid to raise this Father’s Day.”
Moshe Kasher is thanking his wife Natasha Leggero
Moshe doesn’t know yet when he’ll be back on stage.
“Thanks to Natasha and all of my wonderful friends who have been so supportive. I woke up on that operating table so flooded with emotions and gratitude for my life and the gift of consciousness. I can’t wait to go back to work. but for now – I breathe. I walk. I eat. I survive. I live,” he concluded the post.
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