Dave Coulier has been identified with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a kind of blood most cancers that begins within the lymphatic system.
The 65-year-old actor and comic, finest identified for his portrayal of Joey Gladstone on the ABC sitcom “Full House” and the Netflix revival “Fuller House,” spoke at size about his prognosis throughout an look on NBC’s “Today” that aired Wednesday.
Within the interview, Coulier stated he sought medical therapy in October after coming down with a chilly and discovering a lump “the size of a golf ball” in his groin. Since receiving the prognosis, he’s undergone a number of surgical procedures and the primary of six deliberate rounds of chemotherapy, with the second scheduled for later this week.
“When I have to rest, I listen to my body, and when I need to step on the gas pedal, I do that,” he stated. “If I can help someone who’s watching today get an early screening, a breast exam, a colonoscopy, a prostate exam ― go do it. Because for me, early detection meant everything.”
In a separate interview with Individuals, Coulier stated he’s been pulling inspiration from a number of of his members of the family, together with his older sister, Karen, who was additionally lately identified with most cancers. He additionally credited his spouse of 10 years, Melissa Deliver, and son Luc ― who’s anticipating his first little one ― with serving to him keep constructive.
“I have my good days. I have my bad days,” the Detroit native defined. “Some days are nauseous and dizzy, and then there’s other days where the steroids kick in, and I feel like I have a ton of energy. I actually skated yesterday with some friends here in Detroit. We just went and skated around and shot pucks, and it was wonderful just to be out there doing something that I love and just trying to stay focused on all the great stuff that I have in my life.”
Although medical doctors have described his most cancers as “very aggressive,” Coulier stated it has a “90% curability” fee and that he’s anticipated to be in “full remission” by February of subsequent yr.
Nonetheless, in his “Today” interview, he seemed to be sustaining a realistic outlook towards his well being.
“I’ve had an incredible life. I’ve had the most amazing people in my life,” he stated. “This has been an extraordinary journey, and I’m OK if this is the end of the journey.”
Watch Dave Coulier’s “Today” interview beneath.
