Dave Coulier Is in Remission After Sharing Tongue Cancer Diagnosis

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Dave Coulier is celebrating the end of a strenuous health battle. 

The former Full House star announced he’s now cancer-free, having successfully overcome both Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and tongue cancer after fighting them one after the other.

Dave described his battle with cancer as a challenging experience. In a February 4th interview on Good Morning America, he shared that he is now in remission from both cancers and called it an incredible journey.

Honestly, after watching him fight cancer twice in just two years, it’s amazing he’s even talking about anything! But he says he wants to share what he went through, and I get it. He really believes he can help others by letting them know they’re not alone, and honestly, that just makes me love him even more. It’s just… incredible.

Honestly, I never asked to become a symbol for cancer,” he explained. “But if my experience can inspire others to get checked for things like prostate cancer and breast cancer, and to simply have open conversations with their doctors about their health, then that’s a good thing.”

Okay, so Dave always talks about how amazing his wife, Melissa Bring, is – they’ve been married since 2014, and he says she’s been his rock through everything. And his son, Luc, with Jayne Modean, is all grown up now – 33 years old! – and a total support system too. Honestly, it’s so sweet. But you know what really gets me? How much he loves his Full House family! John Stamos, especially, always knows how to make him laugh, and he talks about them constantly. It’s just… everything about them is perfect!

Even though the comedian has overcome his most recent health challenge, he shared that he still feels like cancer is always lurking in the back of his mind. He described it as if the disease is playfully challenging him, asking if he’s trying to move on.

And so, for himself and for everyone, Dave reasoned, “Early detection really means everything.”

Just before the end of the year, Dave revealed he was being treated for tongue cancer. He explained it was caused by HPV turning into carcinoma. This came less than a year after he first announced his diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in November 2024.

It was a huge surprise,” he told Today at the time. “After going through chemotherapy and finally feeling like the cancer was gone, getting a test result that showed a different type of cancer was devastating.

But through what he called a “really tough” few years, Dave tried to keep things in perspective. 

He often jokes that he’s doing surprisingly well considering he has cancer. He explained that having cancer actually helped doctors find his second cancer, which seems strange to say, but it’s accurate.

For more stars who have shared insight into their health journeys, keep reading… 

Nikki Bella, known from Total Bellas, shared that one of her breast implants moved after being hit during an elbow strike from wrestler Piper Niven in a match that took place in July 2025.

She reassured her sister, Bella Garcia, that they would get the issue resolved eventually. She explained to the doctor that as soon as she retired from her current job, she would return to address the problem and ensure everything looked its best, because she planned to use them again and they needed to be in good condition.

Lupita Nyong’o, known for her role in 12 Years a Slave, received a diagnosis of uterine fibroids – non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus – in 2014, the same year she won an Academy Award for her performance in the film.

She didn’t share her diagnosis until 2025, when she revealed on Instagram that she had been privately struggling with it for over ten years.

She explained that growing up, many girls are told that periods are supposed to be painful, and that this pain is just something women have to deal with. This often leaves people feeling like they’re facing a common struggle all by themselves.

 

In July 2025, the actress from Daisy Jones & The Six revealed she was hospitalized for a hernia. This happened because she had been wearing pants that were too tight, which caused a gap in her abdominal muscles.

Someone messaged Suki on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “You haven’t tweeted in a while!” Suki replied, jokingly, “Have you ever thought maybe I wore pants so tight six months ago that I got a hernia and I’ve been too afraid to mention it?”

The former star of Beverly Hills, 90210 shared in April 2025 that he was recovering from surgery to repair a nearly ruptured appendix.

Brian shared in an Instagram video that he recently experienced stomach pain which led him to the emergency room. He explained that his appendix had a perforation – a hole – and while it hadn’t fully burst, it was very close to doing so.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

During a soccer game against the Seattle Reign on September 14th at Lumen Field in Seattle, a midfielder for Racing Louisville collapsed after only a few minutes of play.

As a lifestyle expert focused on wellness, I was really concerned to see footage of the US Women’s National Team player going down during the game. Reports from Reuters showed her slowly sitting down with a teammate for support, and then, sadly, she collapsed just moments later. It was a scary situation, and thankfully trainers were quickly called to assess her condition.

After receiving immediate medical attention on the field, Savannah was taken to a nearby hospital for more tests. League officials reported she is currently in stable condition and fully conscious.

Adam Devine revealed that injuries from being hit by a cement truck at age 11 continue to cause him problems even now.

In a 2025 interview on the In Depth With Graham Bensinger podcast, Devine described the past year as a “nightmare.” He explained that he’s been experiencing spasms all over his body and that doctors had even told him he was facing a life-threatening situation.

He mentioned that his pain is intermittent, explaining that his body has some minor imperfections and doesn’t always function as expected.

A former contestant on The Bachelor went to the hospital in extreme back pain, reportedly crawling because it was so bad. The pain flared up during a road trip with a friend while traveling in an RV.

He described a lingering tingling sensation in his knees and toes during a March 2025 episode of his podcast, Trading Secrets. To illustrate the extent of the issue, he explained that just a few weeks prior, he was able to squat 295 pounds. Now, he can’t even do a squat or stand on one foot without falling, comparing the feeling to having a stroke.

But with the help of a back specialist and some steroids, he added, “We’re on the mend.”

Gina Kirschenheiter, from The Real Housewives of Orange County, revealed that her ex-husband, Matt Kirschenheiter, had a heart attack in March 2025, but he is recovering well.

In March 2025, the actor from 30 Rock experienced a medical issue at a New York Knicks game and had to be taken out of Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair.

The comedian later posted on social media to explain that he hadn’t been feeling well due to food poisoning, but was now recovering.

In February 2025, the former Even Stevens star revealed she was shot in the face during a birthday outing with her husband, Brendan Rooney. They were on a trip to go clay pigeon shooting when the incident occurred.

In an Instagram post, she explained that she was accidentally shot in the face by someone at a party who fired a weapon unsafely. Brendan Rooney quickly helped her, evaluated her injuries, and drove her to the hospital. She was hit five times, and one bullet narrowly missed her right eye, coming within an inch of a direct hit.

The former Kim Possible star explained that a small piece of something got stuck behind their eye. Doctors have advised against surgery to remove it right now, but they will keep monitoring the situation. Thankfully, their vision is currently normal.

The actress expressed immense gratitude for surviving. She shared how much she loves her daughters, husband, family, and friends, and emphasized the importance of cherishing loved ones. She described feeling as though her life passed before her eyes, urging everyone to hug those around them because life can change unexpectedly.

While the internet isn’t always a kind place, Amy Schumer is happy that, in this case, it helped her get answers.

“The internet really came for me after doing a bunch of press, and I was like, ‘OK everybody, relax,'” Amy recalled of her “puffier” face on a January 2025 episode of Call Her Daddy. “But then doctors were chiming in in the comments and they were like, ‘No no, we think something’s really up. Your face looks so crazy that we think something’s up. And I’m like, ‘Wait, I’m getting trolled by doctors?’”

After these doctors said they thought she had Cushing syndrome and that it may be caused by spiking coritsol levels or steroid injections, the Life & Beth creator thought, “Wait, I have been getting steroid injections in my scars.”

“I had a breast reduction, a C-section, whatever, and so I was getting these steroid injections,” Amy said. “So it gave me this thing called Cushing syndrome, which I wouldn’t have known if the internet hadn’t come for me so hard.”

Toda, Amy is just relieved she’s OK. As she shared in a February 2024 News Not Noise newsletter, “Finding out I have the kind of Cushing that will just work itself out and I’m healthy was the greatest news imaginable.”

During a game in December 2024, an AHL player was accidentally cut in the face by another player’s skate and needed 25 stitches to close the wound. After his son made a full recovery, New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald told ESPN how relieved they were, saying, “We feel very lucky, and I wouldn’t want any parent to go through that.”

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber experienced a frightening health scare while having breakfast with her husband, Justin. She suddenly started having stroke-like symptoms, unable to speak and experiencing drooping on the right side of her face. Although these symptoms eventually passed, she went to the hospital for evaluation. Doctors discovered she’d had a small blood clot travel to her brain, which they identified as a TIA, or transient ischemic attack. Further testing at UCLA revealed Hailey had a hole in her heart, called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). This hole allowed the blood clot to reach her brain, causing the TIA. Hailey successfully underwent a procedure to close the PFO and is now doing well.

The same year Hailey faced a health issue, Justin also experienced one. In June 2022, he revealed he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a condition that caused temporary paralysis on one side of his face. This forced him to cancel the rest of his Justice World Tour.

In a video posted to Instagram, Justin explained the virus affected the nerves in his ear and face, preventing him from blinking, smiling, or moving his nostril on the affected side. He also shared that it had become increasingly difficult for him to eat.

Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away. Hailey shared on Good Morning America that Justin was recovering well and feeling much better, adding that while the situation was frightening and unexpected, he was going to be okay and she was grateful he was fine.

Jamie Foxx recently shared details about the health scare he experienced in April 2023, which he had initially kept private. He explained that while in Atlanta, he suffered a severe headache and asked for aspirin. Before he could take it, he lost consciousness and doesn’t remember the next twenty days.

Initially, a doctor gave him a cortisone shot and sent him home, but his sister, Deidra Dixon, was worried and took him to the hospital. There, they discovered he had a brain bleed that led to a stroke.

After surgery, Jamie woke up in a wheelchair on May 4th, unable to walk. He then went to Chicago for rehabilitation and therapy. He expressed deep gratitude for the prayers he received, saying he needed every single one.

The reality TV star shared that she briefly stopped breathing while running in the first challenge of the NBC competition show, describing the experience as feeling like ‘dying’.

She shared on the show Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser that her memory of the event was fragmented. She recalled hearing a helicopter, feeling like she was floating, and then seeing her grandfather. After that, everything went dark, but she then experienced a bright light, leading her to realize she had died that day.

She explained that her organs were failing. She hadn’t known she had rhabdomyolysis, a condition where the body essentially begins to shut down.

Emilia Clarke, known for her role in Game of Thrones, revealed a harrowing health battle in a 2019 essay for The New Yorker. While filming the series, she experienced a severe headache at the gym, followed by intense pain and vomiting. She quickly realized something was seriously wrong, suspecting brain damage.

A hospital scan revealed she had suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage – a life-threatening stroke caused by a ruptured aneurysm. She immediately underwent surgery to repair it, describing the pain as unbearable. During her recovery, she experienced aphasia, leaving her unable to speak coherently.

After a week, her speech returned, and she was discharged from the hospital a month later. However, a 2013 scan revealed the aneurysm had grown, requiring a second surgery. This procedure initially failed, leading to a major bleed and a precarious situation. Doctors had to perform a more invasive surgery, accessing her brain directly through her skull.

Fortunately, Emilia is now fully recovered and says she is “at a hundred per cent.”

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, recently shared her gratitude for her family’s support after she suffered a stroke in January 2024. She immediately contacted them, sending a text message and a photo, and they quickly came to her aid, as she told Will Marfuggi of TopMob News in December 2024. Cori ended up staying in the hospital longer than expected due to complications with lupus and kidney issues. Fortunately, she is now recovering well. “I’m doing great,” she said, adding that she’s been working to regain some motor skills but is otherwise doing fine.

Shailene Woodley struggled with significant health issues throughout her early twenties. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she revealed she experienced hearing loss, debilitating fatigue, and severe stomach pain, leading to a confusing array of diagnoses. Determined to find answers, Woodley, who prefers to keep her specific condition private, combined traditional medical treatment with holistic and herbal approaches. This search for well-being lasted for a decade. She explained that the physical discomfort led to anxiety around food and ultimately to struggles with body image and self-identity. Thankfully, after years of addressing both her physical and mental health, Shailene is now feeling much better and considers herself very healthy. She expressed relief and happiness to be in a good place.

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2026-02-04 18:21