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Hey everyone, have you heard the latest about Dave Coulier from Full House? Dave recently shared some big news about his health. At 65, he’s facing a tough journey: he was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma in October after noticing unusual swelling in his lymph nodes. It all started when he thought he had a simple upper respiratory infection, but the swelling got worse and even grew to the size of a golf ball! After a series of scans and a biopsy, Dave received life-changing news.
In Dave’s words, "I went from thinking I had a head cold to finding out I have cancer—it’s been quite a roller coaster." Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, for those who don’t know, is a cancer where white blood cells grow abnormally, forming tumors throughout the body. His type, B cell lymphoma, is rare and can even affect the skin.
Dave’s not facing this alone, though. As soon as he got the diagnosis, he and his wife, Melissa Bring, plus some close friends in the medical field, jumped into action. They came up with a game plan, and thankfully, his bone marrow test came back negative, which improved his odds of a full recovery. “That was a great day,” he said, describing the relief.
Two weeks in, he was already starting chemotherapy and even shaved his head as a “preemptive strike.” If you listen to his podcast Full House Rewind with Marla Sokoloff, you’ll hear him talk about it in detail. He even joked, “I’ve always been a man of many hats, but this hat has special significance.” Dave decided he wasn’t going to hide his journey and wanted to talk openly, hoping to inspire others going through similar struggles.
Staying positive is a big part of Dave’s approach. He’s choosing to be strong not only for himself but for his family, especially his wife, Melissa, and his son Luc, who is about to become a dad himself. In fact, Luc’s first child is on the way, giving Dave a brand-new reason to keep pushing forward.
Family support means a lot to Dave, especially because cancer has impacted his family before. He lost his mom, sister Sharon, and niece Shannon to cancer. Now, his older sister Karen is also dealing with cancer, and they’re facing it together. Dave says he’s inspired by how resilient the women in his family were, adding, “If I can be just 1/10th as strong as they were, I’m going to be just fine.”
To keep his spirits up, Dave and Karen have been using humor. “In four short weeks, I’ve gone from a Virgo to a Cancer,” he jokes. Being a huge hockey fan, he even laughed about his “NHL” diagnosis, saying, “I finally made it to the NHL!”
Dave’s already completed the first of six chemo treatments, and he’s taking it one day at a time. He describes the ups and downs—some days are full of energy, while others come with nausea and dizziness. He even managed to get back on the ice to skate with friends in Detroit, finding joy in the simple things that make life great.
Looking forward to being a grandpa is one of those joys. Dave is already excited to teach his grandson how to play hockey, saying, “There’s a lot to look forward to.” He’s also hoping his story encourages people to be proactive about their health, advising, “Take great care of yourself. It can really make a big change in your life.”
So, what are your thoughts on Dave’s journey? Let’s show some support and share any experiences you may have, or just send some good vibes his way in the comments below!
In Dave’s words, "I went from thinking I had a head cold to finding out I have cancer—it’s been quite a roller coaster." Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, for those who don’t know, is a cancer where white blood cells grow abnormally, forming tumors throughout the body. His type, B cell lymphoma, is rare and can even affect the skin.
Dave’s not facing this alone, though. As soon as he got the diagnosis, he and his wife, Melissa Bring, plus some close friends in the medical field, jumped into action. They came up with a game plan, and thankfully, his bone marrow test came back negative, which improved his odds of a full recovery. “That was a great day,” he said, describing the relief.
Two weeks in, he was already starting chemotherapy and even shaved his head as a “preemptive strike.” If you listen to his podcast Full House Rewind with Marla Sokoloff, you’ll hear him talk about it in detail. He even joked, “I’ve always been a man of many hats, but this hat has special significance.” Dave decided he wasn’t going to hide his journey and wanted to talk openly, hoping to inspire others going through similar struggles.
Staying positive is a big part of Dave’s approach. He’s choosing to be strong not only for himself but for his family, especially his wife, Melissa, and his son Luc, who is about to become a dad himself. In fact, Luc’s first child is on the way, giving Dave a brand-new reason to keep pushing forward.
Family support means a lot to Dave, especially because cancer has impacted his family before. He lost his mom, sister Sharon, and niece Shannon to cancer. Now, his older sister Karen is also dealing with cancer, and they’re facing it together. Dave says he’s inspired by how resilient the women in his family were, adding, “If I can be just 1/10th as strong as they were, I’m going to be just fine.”
To keep his spirits up, Dave and Karen have been using humor. “In four short weeks, I’ve gone from a Virgo to a Cancer,” he jokes. Being a huge hockey fan, he even laughed about his “NHL” diagnosis, saying, “I finally made it to the NHL!”
Dave’s already completed the first of six chemo treatments, and he’s taking it one day at a time. He describes the ups and downs—some days are full of energy, while others come with nausea and dizziness. He even managed to get back on the ice to skate with friends in Detroit, finding joy in the simple things that make life great.
Looking forward to being a grandpa is one of those joys. Dave is already excited to teach his grandson how to play hockey, saying, “There’s a lot to look forward to.” He’s also hoping his story encourages people to be proactive about their health, advising, “Take great care of yourself. It can really make a big change in your life.”
So, what are your thoughts on Dave’s journey? Let’s show some support and share any experiences you may have, or just send some good vibes his way in the comments below!