“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.
After exclusively announcing on TODAY that he has Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Dave Coulier shared a touching moment with Al Roker in Studio 1A. At the end of his interview with Hoda Kotb, the 'Full House' star was approached by the TODAY weatherman, who has also had cancer, for a hug. “We’re old buddies,” Coulier, 65, said. “There’s a lot of love in this room.” Al was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020 and underwent surgery to remove his prostate and nearby lymph nodes.
So, I said, ‘Something’s not right. I have a golf ball down here.’” He visited his doctor, who ordered a variety of tests and removed the lump to take a biopsy of it. Soon after, the actor learned it was cancer. While he’s grappling with tough emotions, his prognosis is positive. “ should be total remission ... fingers-crossed,” he said. “I’m treating this as a journey.” Since his diagnosis, Coulier has felt moved to raise awareness of the importance of cancer screening.
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