'Full House' star Dave Coulier reveals battle with cancer

“Full House” actor and comedian Dave Coulier joins TODAY to reveal his recent stage three non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis. He opens up about how it was discovered and how he’s navigating his battle with cancer. “If I can help someone who’s watching today, get an early screening, a breast exam, a colonoscopy, a prostate exam - do it, because for me early detection meant everything,” he says.
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[@NCMemoryMakers]

I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, back in 1998. Last treatment was in 2000. Been in remission almost 24 years, by the grace of God!

[@thefonzkiss]

By the grace of modern medicine.

[@TheProphegy]

That’s amazing! 🙌🏻

[@bubbles4905]

That's awesome! 24 years! 😊😊❤❤

[@caleb2002]

​@thefonzkiss well said people need to understand common sense and stop giving sky wizard all the credit 😅

[@ivyvanderwall]

⁠@@caleb2002”sKy WiZarD” ffs let people believe what they want. It’s not hurting you. Show me where the comment touched you 😢

[@LuvsCats297]

Praying for you Dave I had stage 4 cancer no cancer now. God performs miracles every day

[@tkh1231]

You are one of the very few that make it. God was definitely looking down on you. God Bless.

[@LuvsCats297]

@@tkh1231 God bless you

[@starhunt1951]

This news felt like when my dad was diagnosed but we knew he was going to die so quite frankly this scared me and idk Dave Coulier irl so yeah

[@Jacob-nu4nd]

@@LuvsCats297God or highly trained Doctors who spend 10 years in college. Along with advancements in Science. And not performing prayers

[@kurtmaryville4941]

@@Jacob-nu4ndThe complete dismissal people have, when it comes to acknowledging the absolute dedication and training that doctors/nurses put in everyday, is wild to me. Just so unappreciative. Doctors and Nurses saved my life. Scientific method and understanding. Not an adult-fairy-tale man.

[@beatrizmacias9655]

He has THE BEST ATTITUDE. So calm and confident. Hope he recovers!!!

[@Mytake727]

You would too if you were treated like royalty with top notch care.

[@christiS907]

My dad just finished chemo at 82 for B cell ! He’s in remission. Prayers for you .

[@ArtMusicLife15]

❤❤❤

[@JLvatron]

Prayers for your dad, too!

[@iloveeeerihanna]

Good!! Wish for the best

[@alanaambroo]

My heart dropped when I saw this. I grew up watching full house. So so happy this form of cancer seems to be extremely treatable, though. Best wishes for a Speedy recovery, Dave!

[@JLvatron]

When the doctors told him they found a cancer, the options were treat within or remove it. Dave told them to, "Cut. It. Out." Tee-Hee! But seriously, prayers for recovery for such a funny and nice guy.

[@CRAZYCANUCKTV]

Uncle Joey/Dave Coullier was my absolute favorite from Full House, my prayers are with him, such a tragic thing

[@Ladybhive71]

Me too

[@stephaniemueller5095]

Ikr I was so worried

[@kaylenemiller9714]

You got this Dave! My dad had the same cancer and started in the same spot and also stage 3. Six rounds of chemo and the cancer was gone! In remisson for 7 years. 🙏❤️ You can do this!

[@Dan-ys8nk]

Love this guy. I'm rooting for him.

[@jm7804]

He has always seemed like a lovely person. Prayers his way.

[@shannondh83]

Cancer? Cut-It-Out! Love you Dave!

[@fluteloops22]

Ha! That’s a good one! 😂

[@lizsim]

lol!!

[@michellearseneau8119]

Love this

[@dustinkoch827]

At 19 I was diagnosed with stage 4 non hodgkins lymphoma as well. Im now 30, married to my high-school sweetheart. She stuck by myside through it all. If i can do it. I know he can!! God bless ya buddy!

[@jm7804]

I'm so happy for you. I hope the next 70 years are wonderful and you live your best life.

[@karenharris722]

My 83 year-old mother also had non-Hodgin lymphoma but made it through. My best to him!

[@judd442009]

Thanks to Dave Coulier for this Public Service Announcement interview with Hoda. May others take to heart his words of wisdom.

[@Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn]

My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Cancer runs in my family, so I do understand. I'm so proud of him and his family.

[@PopCultureKing2009]

He has good doctors

[@ShinbiBelldandy]

I'm so proud of Dave for keeping a positive attitude & speaking publicly to inspire & help others. I wish him a speedy recovery & a long life!

[@emilytolman46]

I love this man! He's such a good person!

[@HurricaneJerry108]

Had stage 2 lymphoma in my back im in 3 years remission praying for you Dave

[@Myonlytribalchief]

I grew up watching Full House,I love the whole cast. And prayers of course to Dave

[@blackknight597]

I hope he has a speedy recovery. He has touched many lives globally with his acting and comedic acts.

[@cassnate6259]

Glad to hear the high curability rate, wishing the best to Dave!

[@zvzsun8555]

We're praying for you Dave!! Send our love ❤❤❤

[@evetylr2522]

I remember this show very well my daughters and I use to watch Full House he was so funny. Prayers go up for him 🙏🏾

[@samsonwong1897]

My thought and prayers are with him and his family.

[@leedebarros7434]

Dave, you're❤ helping so many people

[@ryuhayabusa6776]

There are tears in my eyes watching this. God bless Dave.

[@MaryBeth1965]

Listen to your body. I felt very "off" and went to the ER. That was in April, 2022. Right then ,after a CT scan, I was told I had stage 1, grade 3 kidney cancer. In Nov. of that year I had robotic surgery to remove the tumor, and 85% of that kidney remains. Now I am cancer free, and get checked by a scan each year to make sure there is no recurrance. I'm grateful that modern technology found it early, and that my Cleveland Clinic urologist/ surgeon was so wonderful. Best wishes to this man and all who are suffering from cancer.

[@DateMike22]

As someone who grew up as a diehard fan of Full House this is so sad to me 😢💔. Prayers for Dave Coulier 🙏🏼.

[@debbiesmitherman9295]

I so love Dave he’s one sweet and amazing actor ! ❤ wishing him the best !

[@melvinsmiley5295]

Dave…you are so loved. Please know that as you take on this battle. We are all praying for you!

[@deidremartin5247]

My mom was diagnosed with cancer at age 36, and passed away in 1989 at age 50. She suffered from breast cancer, lung cancer, brain tumor, and cancer of the esophagus. Now I'll be tested for cancer this Friday. I wish lots of prayers and healing wishes for Dave. He is a brave and wonderful man.

[@MirnaElferink-mb3qn]

I'm so sorry she had to go thru all that 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍

[@SamanthaBaker8]

Praying that your biopsy is negative @deidremartin5247 and if not praying that you will be given the support you need and that the Drs can turn it around. Cancer is treated much more successfully than before.

[@janiem6347]

Blessings to you ❤

[@b-ryemendez8335]

Sorry your mom went through all those cancers. 😢😢 I Hope your test turns out okay and that it’s a false alarm🙏

[@bleuaqua8102]

What a great guy! The healing power of love! Praying for Dave and his family.

[@alabaster193]

I wish him well and hope to see him around for a very long time.

[@eweiner14]

He seems like just the loveliest man.

[@anthonycomeaux3996]

Get well soon

[@PopCultureKing2009]

He will he has good doctors

[@claydavis9157]

Thank you Dave for sharing ❤️🙏 Helps in decision i've been struggling with.

[@Catherine-ti5by]

What a delightful man. ❤

[@janmcbride5125]

My love and prayers are with you. Loved watched you on full house.❤

[@DavidCause-g2b]

Praying for you and your wife, Dave!!! Through it!!!

[@Tigers_and_Tarot]

Omg..my heart breaks for him. Stay strong Dave.

[@kurly6236]

God bless you, Dave! What a great attitude! I wish you all the best in your recovery. Much love and many prayers ❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@ClintScottFischer]

Wishing Dave all of the very best and sending healing prayers 🙏

[@cynthiaduval4534]

I'm so sorry. Made me cry.

[@snoogans460]

Back in fall of 2017, I saw Dave perform / chat at Concordia University here in the Milwaukee-ish area. Anyhow, he definitely seemed like a such a humble guy and kept everyone laughing the entire time... all while remaining "clean" with his stand-up act, which was refreshing in this day-and-age. After watching him on 'Full House' growing-up as a youngster, it was funny to actually see him in person saying, "Cut It Out." Whatever the case may be, many prayers extended his way during his current struggles with cancer.

[@dm95422]

This sucks. Dave is one of the nicest & funniest people you'll ever meet. Not too many nice guys around anymore. I hope Dave fully recovers.

[@therealgypsysoul]

Ask Alanis if she thinks he's nice 😂

[@truthhurts3709]

Amazing how many people are being diagnosed with late stage cancers as of recently.

[@kenzierocks1240]

Yes, it’s scary!

[@KellyLoague]

🙏❤️🙏. Sending prayers for you! Your medical team! Your wife and family. God bless you!!

[@Willow76ny]

Glad the doc was able to “cut it out” and that Dave is recovering nicely.

[@franksifuentes6651]

You are in everyone’s prayers Dave. Speedy recovery.

[@hilariecalijo4643]

Holding good thoughts for you sir. Sending love and prayers. This very helpful of you to share this, thank you very much. Very brave of you.

[@Samantha-nx6sz]

That shared moment of understanding and support from Al s sweet. Dave has the correct mindset to kick cancers butt! Keep active and laughing 💚

[@1313Mockingbirdlaen]

Praying for Dave.....he is beloved and has lost so many close family members to cancer

[@carolinej1456]

You got this, Dave!

[@debbieq7470]

I love him he was so funny. ❤️🙏❤️🙏we are praying for him.

[@andreacozaya2987]

Prayers for you Dave and for your family.

[@TheLostWorldFanChann]

An old lovable friend. Now, and forever! ❤❤

[@josephdavis4945]

OMG, Prayers Up For Dave (Uncle Joey.).❤🙏🙏

[@darlenebliss5262]

Prayers for healing 🙏🥰

[@LockIsLive]

This makes me so sad. Full House is my childhood and my adulthood. Love this show. Praying for a swift recovery!!

[@amyannshipyor4096]

I love him so much. He is one of my favorite actors from when I was a child. He always seems like a fighter.

[@robzphotoz5465]

My sincere prayers for you! ❤🙏

[@vianneymclaughlin5024]

Praying for you my brother.

[@timobrien8809]

So glad he got it taken care of early. Such a great guy !!

[@conkaiserdor]

Big hugs, Dave! Sending good vibes to you! 🎶 🎶 🎶

[@Sjwolosz321]

Ha! .. I got The Hot and Spicy version .. Stage 4 Cancer !! . They said in 2020 that I should have been dead .. Nope , too stubborn . Oh I gotta get my brain scan results tomorrow .. BTW .. Cancer sucks in a major way .. Praying Dave all the best

[@bunbee2023]

Prayers to you, Dave. 🙏🏽

[@1Snovy]

Praying for you Dave and cheering you on! My Cousin was diagnosed several years ago and is doing well.

[@NoreenCavaliere]

I was shocked, sad, and worried when I heard the news. I’m praying for you Dave I grew up watching Full house and Fuller house You’re one of my favorite actors best wishes and speedy recovery. ❤

[@sheilawiner6848]

God bless you and thank you forever.

[@K-dawg26]

Joey isn't the uncle. Jesse is. Joey is Danny and Jesse's best friend.

[@ProWrestlingMB1]

But he was always called Uncle Joey because he was considered family.

[@matthewstone9231]

Yess! I cringed when she said uncle.

[@KRGRTV]

@@ProWrestlingMB1 He is referred only once or twice by Uncle Jesse as Uncle Joey. The girls ALWAYS call him Joey.

[@Krisdle]

@@ProWrestlingMB1Actually, no, the Tanner’s never referred to him as Uncle Joey. Both Dave and Jodie have discussed it in interviews.

[@joshuaowens4797]

Dave seems like such a real down-to-earth good hearted person.

[@rjlj89]

God bless, Uncle Joey.

[@ABSQUARE85]

🙏🙏 2 both Dave and AL legends in the TV business in my opinion growing up as kid, teenager, and adult life ❤❤

[@cubbb7689]

Joey, here’s four familiar words as you battle this… You got it, dude! 🙏🏼

[@pamthompson3316]

I'm praying for you Dave and appreciate you letting others know about this disease. You have the best attitude and look great❤💙

[@TabithaDye]

"My dad has stage 4 Melanoma Cancer. He was diagnosed with it last November. He was in the hospital,and I asked him if they found out what happened, and he said, he had cancer. I yelled in the phone, What?????!!! It was a devastating time,I stopped taking my antidepressants, I didn't eat for 3 days, but the great news is, he has been receiving treatments,and he spent 2 months in the hospital,they were able to get part of it out, not all of it. He has been receiving chemo,and radiation, he's taking proton radiation. And do wonderfully!!! He had it in his leg. Just one. He's finished with radiation!! He still had to go through Chemo for 6 more months, then the rest is in God's hands!!!

[@matthewnachel7112]

Cut it out omg 😳 no way I hope you have a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 joey sending good vibes 😎 prayers 🙏

[@patperno6237]

Sending prayers and thoughts 🙏 ❤ Followed you for years May God be with you

[@NORTHERNFARMGIIRL]

Dave...Greetings From ♥🤍Canada...You Got This!!! Prayers🙏 'n' More Positive ✨✨Energy ✨✨To You and Yer 🙏Family!!!

[@jako3214]

Hmm..imo Dave actually looks better NOW than in the 80s and 90s!

[@vu4uboo582]

Agreed. Alot of men look better with age.

[@joelspring6201]

Love this guy's attitude. Get well soon Mr.Coulier!!

[@rcperry2000]

No! We love you Dave, stay strong ❤️

[@francescacangialosi8724]

Healing light and love being sent ypur way. Blessings ...

[@lindagrible3235]

Thoughts and prayers with you, Dave ~ My favorite of all the FH actors.

[@morganizedwithkelly45]

I love seeing more people using integrative medicine and holistic approaches. I’ve seen and experienced it work wonders! Sending love, prayers and healing!

[@kevinshobbyroom3932]

I have been fighting this for 2 years , did the Chemo he is currently doing , he won't be playing any hockey in the next month or so, Energy levels drop fast ! I lost all my hair , ALL OF IT ! found out after chemo it was still there , did a cell therapy , nothing did radiation , moved it from my abdomen to my liver , just finished another Chemo , move from liver back to abdomen , very frustrating ! I feel for you Dave ! Good Luck with your treatments !

[@tammyzenzen]

Saying a prayer for David❤

[@Jackm34]

Opening with that scene is insane work

[@KrisBryant99]

Ahhhh that sucks hope he overcomes this

[@cherylmccartney9951]

Prayers! DAVE!!

[@Frankcastlepunisher74]

😢😢Dave, please get better! Cancer sucks!!! My Daddy died of same things.... Much love to you and your family!

[@sockygaldamez9492]

Keep pulling through Dave ❤️❤️hope he continues to look after himself and stay strong 💪 and I love that he is still being his upbeat self and having a good attitude about the whole thing😊 I will keep him in my prayers 🙏

[@sylviamoravec3382]

My heart. Love and prayers up for you Dave❤

[@jazperortega5742]

Prayers sent up! God Bless you

[@foofan4386]

Prayers for Dave & family ❤️‍🩹

[@whoknows6290]

Beautiful interview. Lovely man. All the best, and thanks for the good advice. Loved it.

[@derrickboudreaux]

Praying for you Dave ❤❤❤❤

[@LightninT-k1o]

Dave has always seemed like such a nice guy. Sincere, genuine, well-mannered. Wish more people were like that. Just seems like a great guy. I wish him all the best getting through this. I pray to God that the doctors do everything they can to the best of their ability to help him. Keep being the light that you are, Dave.

[@JenniferJoyDeakins]

I’m a b-cell survivor!

[@therealdomingo]

Praying for his treatments to go well! Love this guy!!

[@starhunt1951]

Dear Heavenly Father, please protect Dave Coulier and help him get through his cancer battle in Jesus name I pray Amen

[@MinaKay84]

Prayers for you, Dave Coulier, Uncle Joey ❤❤❤❤

[@teagarden874]

God bless you Dave. Wishing you all the best!