Brave cancer warrior Tashreeq fights on amid eye removal surgery
What began as a swollen eye has turned into a life-altering battle against a rare tumour.
Tashreeq Moses, a brave 16-year-old from Hanover Park, is battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer called orbital rhabdomyosarcoma, which developed in his eye socket after initially being mistaken for allergies. The cancer has grown despite chemotherapy not being effective, and now Tashreeq is preparing to undergo eye removal surgery due to the progression of his tumor.
On Sunday, August 9, 2026, Tashreeq had a sudden and severe eye bleed, leading to his rapid hospitalization. His mother, Asheeqah Moses, rushed him to the hospital after finding him unconscious on the first step of their stairs. The medical team discovered that not only had the tumor in his eye grown, but the one on his brain had also expanded.
His mother was informed of the poor prognosis and the need to switch to radiation treatment, which Tashreeq will begin on Tuesday, with 20 sessions scheduled. The tumor has not only caused physical discomfort and severe headaches for the young cancer warrior, but it has also prevented him from attending school. However, his sole focus remains on fighting the disease, and a Back a Buddy campaign has been set up to help cover the medical expenses and transportation costs associated with his treatment.
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