‘Full House’ Star Reveals Powerful Update on Second Cancer Diagnosis
Dave Coulier has shared hopeful news about his health. The longtime “Full House” actor says he is now in remission after finishing treatment for tongue cancer. He spoke about his recovery during a recent appearance on Good Morning America, which was the source of the update.
Coulier, who is 66, first made his tongue cancer diagnosis public in December. That news came not long after he had already beaten Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. During his TV interview, he made it clear the past year has been tough but meaningful. It’s been a roller coaster ride for sure, he said. I’m in remission with both cancers. And what a journey this has been.
Doctors found the tongue cancer during a routine check-up and scan when they noticed something unusual at the base of his tongue. He was later diagnosed with P16 squamous carcinoma, a form of head and neck cancer.
According to Coulier, his doctors told him this cancer had nothing to do with his earlier lymphoma. He also shared earlier that the outlook was strong, with a high chance of recovery. His treatment included 35 rounds of radiation, which ended on December 31.
Going through cancer twice has changed how Coulier looks at health. Even though he is now cancer-free, he says the experience stays with him. Even though I’m in remission, I feel like cancer is always in the rearview mirror, he explained. He added that he now feels a responsibility to remind others to pay attention to their bodies and keep up with regular checkups.
Coulier told Good Morning America host Robin Roberts that he never expected to speak publicly about cancer like this. I never wanted to be the poster boy for cancer, believe me, he said. But now I feel like I can encourage people to get prostate exams and mammograms. Talk to your doctors.
He also made sure to credit the people who helped him get through treatment. His wife, Melissa Bring, was by his side, along with close friends. One of them was his longtime “Full House” co-star John Stamos. Coulier shared a light moment from that time, saying Stamos flew out to visit and did whatever he could to lift his spirits. He’s my brother, Coulier said, adding that the two even ended up joking around while sick, which helped keep things positive.
Hearing someone talk honestly about fear, treatment, and recovery can push others to take their health seriously. His message is simple but important: get checked and don’t ignore warning signs. What do you think about Dave Coulier sharing his cancer journey so openly? Do stories like this encourage you to stay on top of your health? Share your thoughts in the comments.