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Dave Coulier is officially cancer-free. (Canadace Cameron Bure/Facebook)
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Dave Coulier is officially cancer-free. 

The Full House star announced in November 2024 that he was battling Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

“It’s a very aggressive type of lymphoma, and it happened very quickly,” said Coulier to Hoda on the Today Show. “The onset of this growing lymphoma in my groin area was very quick."

Since that time, Coulier has undergone multiple surgeries and six rounds of chemotherapy. 

"I'm on the other side of it now, which is great," said Coulier in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. "I think positivity has fueled me through this, and a lot of love."

He also credited his Full House family for supporting him throughout his battle. 

"My Full House family is so beautiful. We check in with each other, and we truly love and care about each other," said Coulier. "We lost our brother Bob Saget and went through that together, and I think that actually brought us a lot closer."

Fellow co-star Candace Cameron Bure was quick to share the news on her social media, sharing a photo of herself with Dave and his wife.

"DAVE IS CANCER FREE!!!! Join me in celebrating this AMAZING news — let’s shower him with all the love in the world!'

John Stamos, who flew to visit Coulier when he was first diagnosed, also shared the good news on his Instagram.

"Got the best news last night..." said Stamos. "I'm overwhelmed to share with you that my dear friend, Dave, has been cured of cancer."

Stamos says that throughout this cancer journey, Dave always took the time to remind him that there is still joy even in the most challenging moments. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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In 2022, Dave opened up about his struggles and how he relied on his faith to keep him steady. 

"I grew up in a very Catholic community here in...the suburbs of Detroit, in a very large, Catholic family, said Coulier in an interview with  CBN FaithWire. "So, the beauty of that is that I always had wonderful people to lean on through tough times."

Although Coulier grew up religious, he admits that he suffered through a long period of alcohol abuse that led him to struggle with his faith.

"I always equate my faith to a fire that's burning inside of you, and I almost extinguished that fire because of my abuse with alcohol."

The comedian finally found sobriety and his faith right before a difficult year. He lost his brother to suicide, his father passed away, and Saget died, all within 12 months.

"Allowing that flame to ignite again and find my spirituality. It helped me through all of that.”

Coulier hopes that by sharing his story, he can help someone else. 

"I'm treating this as a journey," said Dave. "If I can help someone get an early screening, a breast exam, a colonoscopy, a prostate exam, go do it because, for me, early detection meant everything."

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