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Dave Coulier Has ‘Very Aggressive’ Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Updates on ‘Full House’ Star’s Cancer
Full House star Dave Coulier revealed that he has been diagnosed with stage 3 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He opened up about undergoing chemotherapy amid his cancer battle.
Dave Coulier Has Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Dave was first diagnosed with the cancer in October 2024 after experiencing an upper respiratory infection and the swelling of his lymph nodes. He was told that he had a “very aggressive” form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma called B cell after undergoing multiple scans and a biopsy.
“I went from, I got a little bit of a head cold to I have cancer, and it was pretty overwhelming,” he told People in an interview published on November 13, 2024. “This has been a really fast roller coaster ride of a journey.”
What Is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
According to the American Cancer Society, “Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (also known as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, NHL, or sometimes just lymphoma) is a cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes, which are part of the body’s immune system.”
Dave Coulier Opened Up About His Cancer Journey
The comedian told the outlet that his wife, Melissa Bring, and his family and friends have been supporting him since he received his diagnosis.
“We all kind of put our heads together and said, ‘OK, where are we going?’ And they had a very specific plan for how they were going to treat this,” Dave said, revealing that the results of his bone marrow test were negative. “At that point, my chances of curable went from something low to 90 percent range. And so that was a great day.”
Dave is looking ahead with optimism as he fights cancer. In the interview, he revealed that his son, Luc, is expecting his first child with his wife. The Surreal Life alum shares Luc with ex-wife Jayne Modean, whom he was married to from 1990 to 1992.
“I looked at how those words affected [Melissa] and I thought, you know what, I’m going to be strong throughout this, not just for me, but I’m going to be strong for her,” he said.
Dave is excited to become a grandpa. “I’ve got to teach him how to play hockey,” he said. “There’s a lot to look forward to.”
Dave Coulier Has Undergone Chemotherapy
After undergoing six chemo treatments so far, Dave said that he has his “good days” and his “bad days.”
“Some days are nauseous and dizzy, and then there’s other days where the steroids kick in, and I feel like I have a ton of energy,” the TV personality revealed.
But he’s been keeping himself busy by spending time with pals and podcasting.
“I actually skated yesterday with some friends here in Detroit,” he shared. “We just went and skated around and shot pucks, and it was wonderful just to be out there doing something that I love and just trying to stay focused on all the great stuff that I have in my life.”
Above all, he’s kept his sense of humor throughout his health battle.
“My sister was a registered nurse, and so she’s seen this from different optics than I have,” shared. “She’s been so supportive and she’s funny. So we’re making jokes about this. One of my jokes is in four short weeks I’ve gone from a Virgo to a Cancer. I’m a huge hockey fan. So when they said ‘You’ve got NHL,’ I thought, ‘I finally made it to the NHL.’”
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