November 13th 2024.
Today, Dave Coulier, the beloved actor best known for his role in Full House, shared some unexpected news during an appearance on the Today Show. At the age of 65, he has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma after noticing a golf ball-sized swelling in his groin. It was a shocking and emotional revelation for Dave and his fans.
During the interview with presenter Hoda Kotb, Dave explained how it all started. A few weeks ago, he came down with a cold and noticed the swelling. Concerned, he went to get it checked out. That's when he received the devastating news. "Five weeks ago, I was diagnosed with stage 3 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma," he shared. "It was like a gut punch. In that time, I've had three surgeries, I've had chemo, and I've lost a little bit of hair. I look like a little baby bird now."
Dave described his journey as a rollercoaster ride, filled with ups and downs. It all happened so quickly. From a simple head cold to a cancer diagnosis, it was overwhelming for him. "It's a very aggressive type of lymphoma," he said. "The onset was very quick, and I knew something wasn't right when I felt a golf ball-sized lump in my groin. After a biopsy, the doctors confirmed that I had B-Cell lymphoma and needed to start chemotherapy immediately."
Dave has already undergone the first of six chemotherapy treatments, with the second one scheduled for later this week. He remains optimistic and believes that his condition is "very treatable" with a 90% chance of a cure. He hopes to be in complete remission by February.
Despite his health issues, Dave is determined to stay positive and be there for his loved ones, including his wife Melissa Bring. He shared, "My joke is that in four short weeks, I've gone from a Virgo to a Cancer. But I've tried to maintain a sense of reality and humor about it."
Dave began his career in comedy as a teenager and went on to star in the sketch show Out of Control in the early 80s. However, he shot to fame in 1987 when he landed the role of Joey Gladstone in the beloved sitcom, Full House. He later reprised his role in the revival show, Fuller House. Dave also had roles in other popular shows like the Surreal Life, the Even Stevens Movie, Robot Chicken, and Dexter's Laboratory.
Despite the shocking diagnosis, Dave remains grateful for the incredible life he has lived and the people he has met along the way. He shared, "When I first got the news, I was stunned, but then I found myself remarkably calm with whatever the outcome was going to be. I have an incredible journey with amazing people by my side, and I'm okay. It does change your perspective, but I'm staying positive."
As for his symptoms, Dave admits to having good days and bad days. Some days he feels nauseous and dizzy, while other days, the steroids give him a burst of energy. He even went skating with friends in Detroit recently, which he thoroughly enjoyed. "It was wonderful just to be out there doing something that I love and trying to stay focused on all the great things in my life," he shared.
In the end, Dave wants to spread awareness about Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and encourage others to stay positive during tough times. He hopes that by sharing his story, he can inspire others to keep fighting and appreciate the good things in life.
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