Dave Coulier urges public to get checked after ‘rollercoaster’ cancer battle

Health & Fitness
5 Feb 2026 • 12:30 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Dave Coulier, 66, has announced he is in remission from both tongue cancer and Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
  • The actor revealed his tongue cancer diagnosis in December, just a year after completing treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. “It's been a rollercoaster ride for sure,” he said.
  • Coulier shared his journey on Good Morning America, emphasising the importance of early detection and encouraging people to get regular health checks.
  • He was first diagnosed with a "very aggressive" non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2024 after discovering a lump, undergoing chemotherapy until February 2025.
  • A checkup for his lymphoma in December led to the discovery of p16 squamous carcinoma, a type of head and neck cancer at the base of his tongue, which he believes stemmed from HPV.

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