Full House’s Dave Coulier reveals stage 3 cancer diagnosis

Full house star Dave Coulier says he was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Coulier played Joey Gladstone, often referred to as Uncle Joeywho was one of the main characters of the entire Full housethere are eight seasons. He later reprized the role when he joined Most complete housecast, where Joey was a recurring character. Joey’s Catchphrase “Stop it” has become synonymous with Coulier and his career in television and comedy.

Coulier shared with People what he was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in October after an upper respiratory infection that led to swollen lymph nodes. As the swelling continued to worsen, Coulier’s doctors ordered PET and CAT scans, along with a biopsy, with these tests revealing the diagnosis of stage 3 cancer. Two weeks after receiving the diagnosis, Coulier began chemotherapy and worked with her loved ones and close friends in the medical field to come up with a plan, especially after her bone marrow test came back negative. Read Coulier’s comments below:

Three days later, my doctors called me back and said, “We wish we had better news for you, but you have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, called B-cell, and it’s very aggressive.” I went from having a cold to having cancer, and it was pretty impressive. This was a very quick rollercoaster ride.

We all kind of put our heads together and said, ‘Okay, where are we going?’ And they had a very specific plan on how they were going to handle it. At this point, my chances of healing went from somewhat low to 90%. And so it was a great day.

Coulier also discussed the importance of a positive attitude and what that means for his loved ones, including his wife and son Luc, who will soon have his first child.

I looked at how these words affected [Melissa] and I thought, you know what, I’m going to be strong through all of this, not just for myself, but I’m going to be strong for her.

When I got the news, I was shocked, of course, because I didn’t expect it, and then reality set in and I found myself extremely calm about whatever the outcome would be. I don’t know how to explain it, but there was an inner calm to it all, and I think that’s part of what I saw go through with the women in my family. They really instilled that in me and inspired me in a way, because they were magnificent going through what they went through, and I thought, “I’m okay with that too.” I’ve had an amazing life on a journey with amazing people around me and I’m doing well. It changes perspective, for sure.

I have my good days. I have my bad days. Some days are nauseous and dizzy, and there are other days where the steroids kick in and I feel like I have a lot of energy. I actually skated yesterday with some friends here in Detroit. We just skated and threw pucks, and it was wonderful to be there doing something I love and just trying to stay focused on all the good things I have in my life.

What this means for Dave Coulier

He’s Coping With His Diagnosis Through Treatment, Positivity, and Community

Coulier’s stage 3 cancer diagnosis is devastating news. However, it is highly encouraging that your bone marrow test came back negative, which significantly increases your chances of recovery. Coulier is doing everything he can to navigate this incredibly difficult situationfrom beginning chemotherapy treatments after receiving her diagnosis to maintaining a positive outlook on life and being close to her loved ones, who will soon increase in number with the addition of a grandchild.

Hearing that he also skateboarded and threw hockey pucks with his friends is also promising. From your family and friends to Full house cast that loves Uncle Joey, Coulier is surrounded by a strong community who have already supported him through this deeply challenging time in life, and the support will likely only increase now that the diagnosis has been shared with the public. Coulier has always brought positive comedy to Full houseand it’s no surprise that he can still be positive now.

We wish him only the best

We are saddened and shocked to learn of Coulier’s diagnosisbut they are relieved to hear of the promising steps he is taking toward recovery and the community around him. The diagnosis is even more discouraging after the loss of Full houseBob Saget in 2022, but there is no doubt that the Full house cast, crew and fan base will rally around Coulier. We wish Coulier, his family and his friends all the best as they move forward in treating his diagnosis.

Source: People