Dave Coulier in Remission from Second Cancer Diagnosis

The 'Full House' star has faced non-Hodgkin lymphoma and tongue cancer in the past two years.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:07am

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Actor and comedian Dave Coulier, best known for playing Uncle Joey on the sitcom 'Full House', announced that he is in remission from his second bout of cancer. Coulier was first diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2025, and then was later diagnosed with tongue cancer in late 2025. After undergoing 35 rounds of targeted radiation treatment for the tongue cancer, Coulier shared the good news that he is now in remission from both forms of cancer.

Why it matters

Coulier's cancer journey highlights the challenges many celebrities and public figures face in battling serious illnesses. His openness about his health struggles can help raise awareness and provide hope for others going through similar experiences.

The details

Coulier first revealed his non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis in December 2025, after undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Just seven months later, a routine PET scan revealed he had developed tongue cancer, which doctors said was unrelated to the previous lymphoma. Coulier then underwent 35 rounds of targeted radiation to treat the tongue cancer.

  • Coulier announced his non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis in December 2025.
  • In July 2026, a routine PET scan revealed Coulier had developed tongue cancer.
  • Coulier underwent 35 rounds of radiation treatment for the tongue cancer.
  • On February 4, 2026, Coulier announced he is in remission from both forms of cancer.

The players

Dave Coulier

A 66-year-old actor and comedian best known for playing Uncle Joey on the sitcom 'Full House'.

Melissa Coulier

Dave Coulier's wife, who is the co-founder of the holistic wellness company Live Well Lead Well.

John Stamos

Coulier's former 'Full House' co-star, who has provided support to Coulier during his cancer treatments.

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What they’re saying

“It's been a roller coaster ride, for sure. I'm in remission with both cancers. And what a journey this has been.”

— Dave Coulier (Good Morning America)

“I was going in for a checkup for the lymphoma and got a PET scan and it revealed that something was in my throat, and they said, 'Let's take a look at this.'”

— Dave Coulier (Good Morning America)

What’s next

Coulier plans to continue regular checkups and monitoring to ensure the cancers remain in remission.

The takeaway

Coulier's resilience in battling two different forms of cancer in quick succession serves as an inspiring example of perseverance in the face of serious health challenges. His openness about his journey can help raise awareness and provide hope for others facing similar diagnoses.