Comedian and actor Dave Coulier has revealed that he is currently in remission from both cancers he has battled in recent years. Talking on “Good Morning America,” Coulier shared his relief and happiness, citing, “It’s been a roller coaster ride for sure. I’m in remission with both cancers. And what a journey this has been.”
Full House Star Faces a Second Cancer Diagnosis
Widely popular for his role in the famous television series Full House, Coulier first announced his diagnosis in December 2025 when he was discovered to have p16 squamous carcinoma at the base of his tongue. This revelation came only a year after finishing treatment for Stage III non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which he had been announced free of by March 2025. At the time, medical professionals informed him that the second diagnosis was “totally unrelated” to his earlier illness.Mirroring the shock of facing a new cancer after completing chemotherapy, Coulier stated to the Today show in December 2025, “To go through chemotherapy and feel that relief of, ‘Whoa, it’s gone.’ And then to get a test that says, ‘Well now you’ve got another kind of cancer.’ It is a shock to the system.”
The Treatment Plan
Coulier experienced an intensive treatment regimen, which included 35 radiation sessions, set to be finished by the end of 2025. The actor explained the situation as “very painful,” stating, “It’s like if you bit your tongue, but the pain just lasted every single day.” Despite the struggles, his medical team mentioned that the prognosis is good.Recovery Details
Coulier, now 66, officially revealed that his tongue cancer is in remission just two months after going public with the diagnosis. As Coulier remains on his journey to recovery, his experience serves as a reminder of the continuing challenges encountered by those battling cancer.FAQS:
Q1. Who is Dave Coulier?
Dave Coulier is an American comedian and actor popular for playing Joey Gladstone on the television series Full House. He has recently shared his health journey with fans.
Q2. What types of cancer did Dave Coulier face?
Coulier battled Stage III non-Hodgkin lymphoma and HPV-related oropharyngeal tongue cancer. Both diagnoses necessitated intensive treatments, which includes chemotherapy and radiation.
