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Dave Coulier Battles Second Cancer: Tongue Cancer Diagnosis
2 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Dave Coulier diagnosed with early-stage tongue cancer.
- Cancer detected during a scan after a growth expanded.
- Stamos and fans show support for the actor's health journey.
Actor Dave Coulier, known for his role as Joey Gladstone on Full House, has revealed a new cancer diagnosis. Following his recent remission from Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Coulier announced on December 2, 2024, that he has been diagnosed with tongue cancer. The 66-year-old comedian discovered the disease during a PET scan in October 2024, which showed an expanded growth on his tongue.
The diagnosis is early-stage, P16-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, a type linked to HPV. Coulier expressed optimism about his prognosis, noting that P16-positive cases often have a better outlook. He is currently undergoing 35 radiation treatments, expected to conclude by the end of 2024. His resilience is being met with widespread support.
Friends and fans have rallied around Coulier. Former co-star John Stamos shared a message of support via Instagram, recalling a previous instance where he showed solidarity with Coulier's bald head after his first cancer treatment. The outpouring of love from the Full House cast and fanbase highlights Coulier's enduring connection with his audience.
