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Dave Coulier Shares Uplifting Message Amid Ongoing Cancer Battle: "Remember to Laugh"
Dave Coulier is taking fans along on his journey to recovery.
The actor, best known for playing Joey on Full House, posted a photo of himself giving a thumbs up while undergoing chemotherapy days after sharing that he has been diagnosed with stage 3 Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of blood cancer involving the lymph nodes.
"Putting a positive spin and sending love to all of you who are battling and going through chemo," the 65-year-old captioned his pic, shared on his Instagram Stories Nov. 15, according to multiple outlets. "And remember to laugh."
Coulier had made his cancer diagnosis public Nov. 13, noting that he was diagnosed five weeks earlier.
"In that time, I've had three surgeries, I've had chemo, I've lost a little bit of hair," he told Today's Hoda Kotb during the show's episode that day. "I kind of look like a little baby bird now, but it has been a roller coaster ride for sure."
Coulier said his type of lymphoma was "very aggressive" and "happened very quickly."
"The onset of this growing lymphoma in my groin area was very quick. So I said, 'Ah, something's not right. I have a golf ball down here,'" the comedian said. "And they said, 'We wish we had better news for you, but you have B-cell lymphoma, we need to get you into chemotherapy right away.'"
Coulier said the curability rate of his cancer was "90 plus percent," adding, "So it's very treatable."
Meanwhile, the actor, who is married to Melissa Bring, is leaning on his loved ones for support while reflecting on his "incredible life."
"I’ve had the most amazing people in my life," he said. " This has been an extraordinary journey, and I’m OK if this is the end of the journey."
Coulier had shared his cancer diagnosis with his fellow Full House alumni in a group chat before going public with the news.
“My brother from day 1," John Stamos, who played Uncle Jesse on the show, wrote on Instagram alongside a photo carousel of the two over the years. “Love you @dcoulier and I’ll be by your side through it all."
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Scott Weinger, who played Steve on Full House, also shared a special message for his former costar.
"Yesterday my dear friend @dcoulier shared with fans the news that he was recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma," the actor wrote on Instagram Nov. 14, alongside a photo of himself with Coulier. "He hopes that his brave fight will inspire others to be vigilant about their own health. So please send all your love and good wishes his way."
Weinger added, "Love you, Dave. You got this."
Keep reading for a look at stars who have been open about their cancer diagnoses...
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Jim Beaver
The actor, known for roles in The Boys and Supernatural, shared on Feb. 3, 2023, that he had battled prostate cancer for years and was cancer free.
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Ariana Madix
"I had to have a lil bit o'cancer removed from my body and lymph nodes biopsied," the Vanderpump Rules star revealed to fans at the close of 2018. "(In the clear now!)"
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Marcia Cross
The Desperate Housewives star revealed to fans in September 2018 that she survived anal cancer. "After posting a picture of myself here and uttering the words #cancer and #hairloss, I feel liberated, deliriously free and completely me," she shared on Instagram.
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Dustin Hoffman
The two-time Oscar winner underwent successful treatment for cancer, and his rep confirmed to E! News that doctors deemed Hoffman "surgically cured."
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Hugh Jackman
The X-Men star was treated for his third basal cell carcinoma back in 2014, and after his third treatment, Jackman's rep told E! News that he's "all good" now.
In April 2023, Hugh had two biopsies for additional basal cell carcinoma. At the time, he told fans, "If I can just take this opportunity to remind you summer is coming for those of us in the northern hemisphere, please wear sunscreen."
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Camille Grammer
The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star celebrated one year of being cancer-free in January. The mother of two was diagnosed with endometrial cancer back in 2013 and underwent a radical hysterectomy.
Then in 2017, Camille had surgery to remove Squamous Cell Carcinoma, a type of skin cancer.
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Cobie Smulders
The Avengers: Age of Ultron actress battled ovarian cancer at the age of 25 and overcome odds when she welcomed two children with husband Taran Killam.
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Dr. Drew Pinsky
TV host reveals he underwent surgery for prostate cancer in July 2013 and has since been given a clean bill of health.
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Brooke Burke
The Dancing with the Stars cohost underwent successful surgery for thyroid cancer. The mother of four tweeted, "Thx for all the twitter love. I'm [home] recovering & resting."
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Angie Everhart
"MY DR CALLED ME ON A SAT. MORNING TO TELL ME I AM CANCER FREE!!!!! #wootothemotherf--kinhoo," the actress tweeted after receiving the good news.
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Christina Applegate
The Up All Night star was declared "100-percent clear" of breast cancer after treatment and a double mastectomy.
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Michael C. Hall
The Dexter star used a hiatus from his hit series to slay Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Michelle Monaghan
The Australian actress revealed in October 2011 that she had a cancerous mole removed from her calf after her hubby encouraged her to get the suspicious-looking mark checked out.
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Ewan McGregor
The Scot is trainspotting just fine these days after having a cancerous mole removed from beneath his right eye.
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Sheryl Crow
The singer beat breast cancer in 2004 with a "minimally invasive" lumpectomy and radiation therapy.
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Michael Douglas
The Oscar winner declared in early 2011 that his tumor was gone and he had throat cancer "beat."
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Edie Falco
The Emmy winner whacked breast cancer in 2004.
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Anderson Cooper
Surely the CNN veteran wears his SPF when he's braving the elements now after having a cancerous growth removed from under his left eye in 2008.
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Kylie Minogue
The Australian pop star underwent successful surgery for breast cancer in 2005.
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Barry Watson
The 7th Heaven star was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease when he was only 28. He's 37 now and looking good!
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Maura Tierney
The ER fave had to abandon her role in Parenthood to fight breast cancer in 2009—but her treatment was a success and she was back on the red carpet in no time.
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Sharon Osbourne
The America's Got Talent judge was diagnosed with colon cancer while shooting The Osbournes in 2002 and used the opportunity to stress the importance of regular screenings while attacking the #@%! with chemotherapy. She was declared cancer-free the following year.
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Robert De Niro
The Oscar winner took prostate cancer down, down to Chinatown, in 2003, and has been in about 400 movies since then.
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Robin Roberts
The Good Morning America cohost proudly flaunted her smooth scalp while undergoing chemotherapy to treat breast cancer in 2007.
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Lance Armstrong
The champion cyclist battled back from stage-four testicular cancer before winning seven straight Tour de France titles.
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Melissa Etheridge
The Grammy and Oscar winner became an inspiring activist after a lumpectomy and chemotherapy cleared her of breast cancer in 2005.
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Julia Sweeney
The former Saturday Night Live standout mined her breast cancer battle for comedic material that turned into God Said Ha!, her successful one-woman show that eventually went to Broadway.
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Cynthia Nixon
The Sex and the City star was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, and after surgery and radiation treatments, she was given the clear.
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Samantha Harris
Harris underwent a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Sarah Paulson
The Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip star sports a scar on her back where doctors successfully removed a melanoma.
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