Dave Coulier’s battle with cancer in his own words: diagnosis, more
Since going public with his Stage 3 diagnosis of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in November 2024 Dave Coulier was honest about his illness, treatment and prognosis.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the patient’s lymphatic system with “white blood cells called lymphocytes (that) grow abnormally and can form growths (tumors) throughout the body,” according to Mayo Clinic. With his wife Melissa Bring Further, Coulier relied on “a very specific plan from his doctors as to how they were going to treat” the cancer.
“It was a really conscious decision: I’m going to face it head-on, and I want people to know that this is my life,” Coulier explained on a November 2024 episode of his Full House Rewind podcast, after he disclosed his diagnosis. “I’m not going to hide anything. I’d like to talk about it and open up a discussion and inspire people.”
Coulier’s treatment continues, with plans to complete chemotherapy in February 2025 and achieve “complete remission” after diagnosis.
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Bring, however, revealed in January 2025 that there is a cure takes its toll on Coulee.
“He’s having really tough days, and as the chemo builds up, it gets a little tougher and tougher,” Bring said during an interview with WXYZ published Thursday, Jan. 23.
She added that on good days, they play a song and have a “dog dance party” to celebrate the positive moments.
Keep scrolling for everything Coulier had to say about his battle with cancer.
Cope with his diagnosis
Coulier was first diagnosed in October 2024 after battling an upper respiratory infection that caused his lymph nodes to swell. When one area swelled to the size of a golf ball, he had a PET and CT scan and a biopsy, which revealed the cancer.
“I went from ‘I’ve got a bit of a cold’ to ‘I have cancer’ and it was pretty overwhelming,” he said People. “It’s been a very fast roller coaster ride.”
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Good days and bad days
Coulier expanded on Bring’s comments about good days and bad days, adding that when things are going well, a hockey fan can even skate.
“Some days it’s nausea and dizziness, and other days the steroids kick in and I feel like I have tons of energy,” he said. People. “I actually rode yesterday with friends here in Detroit. We were just walking and skating and shooting pucks and it was great just being out there doing what I love and just trying to stay focused on all the great things that I have in my life.”
Early detection
While Coulier continues his own fight, he also uses his platform to help others understand the importance of early detection.
“There is something to live for. And if that means talking to your doctors, getting a mammogram, getting a breast exam, or getting a colonoscopy, it can really make a big difference in your life,” he said. People.
He added that after the diagnosis, he heard from others who went for the test.
“I’ve heard from so many people who have been inspired enough by my words and actions to say they’re going to check in with their doctors and get a mammogram, colonoscopy, or prostate exam,” Coulier shared via Instagram in November 2024 “I will still laugh in the face of adversity.”
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His prediction
Coulier expressed optimism about his recovery after a bone marrow test came back negative shortly after his diagnosis.
“At that point, my chances of recovery went from low to (into) the 90 percent range,” he said. “And it was a great day.”
The cast of Telling the Full House
Coulier wanted make sure his TV familythe cast Full househeard from him the news about his diagnosis.
“I didn’t want them to hear it from anybody else, so I sent a text message,” Coulier said. “It was just an outpouring of, ‘I’ll be there.’ You just call the time and I know you’re in good hands (Melissa Bring’s wife), but what can we do? It is truly an overwhelming love that we feel for each other. We’ve been there for so many years for each other, and it’s really great.”
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John Stamos in a bald cap
After learning of his friend’s diagnosis, Stamos visited him bald as a sign of support. He and Coulier posted a photo on Instagram, and while many supported Stamos, others criticized Stamos for not shaving his head.
“I’m so sorry to see so many negative comments because I’ve just started my cancer journey,” Coulier wrote via Instagram on November 19. – This is our friendship (me and John), and this is how we cope with the very difficult problem of time. I’m a comedian, and I’m driven by humor. John knows how to cheer me up and I laughed out loud when he came in with a bald cap – like a true loving friend and brother.”
“Constant Struggle”
Coulier’s treatment was a “constant struggle,” he said on a January 2025 episode of his Full House Rewind podcast.
“Side effects have side effects,” he said. “And then you take a drug to counteract this and this and that. So it’s a constant cocktail where your body is in fight or flight mode and you’re just trying to adjust to, “Okay, how do I adjust to the steroids?” How am I adjusting to the chemotherapy cocktail?”
“It’s a bit of an internal struggle,” he added.
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