Moshe Kasher, who stars in the HBO series “The Pitt,” says he has been diagnosed with HPV-related tonsil cancer. In public remarks, the actor describes discovering a bump and later learning it was cancer caused by HPV. Kasher says the cancer is in an early stage and that he has undergone extensive surgery as part of his treatment. He frames the diagnosis as difficult, describing it as “terrifying,” but also expresses cautious optimism about outcomes, noting that early-stage HPV-related tonsil cancers often have high cure rates. Other reports repeat that the diagnosis is linked to HPV and emphasize that Kasher is facing a period of recovery, describing it as “gonna be a long summer.” The accounts agree on the core details: Kasher is 46, the condition involves tonsil cancer tied to HPV, and he has already had surgery while continuing treatment and recovery.