Dave Coulier Confirms Remission After Double Cancer Battle

LOS ANGELES (Azat TV) – Actor and comedian Dave Coulier announced on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, that he is in remission from tongue cancer, marking a significant victory after battling two separate cancer diagnoses within two years. The Full House alum shared the news on Good Morning America on World Cancer Day, emphasizing the “roller-coaster ride” of his health journey and his renewed commitment to advocating for early detection.

Coulier, 66, revealed he is now cancer-free from p16 squamous carcinoma, a type of head and neck cancer affecting the tongue, nearly a year after he had been declared cancer-free from Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This latest remission follows an aggressive treatment regimen that included 35 rounds of targeted radiation therapy, which concluded in late December 2025.

Dave Coulier’s Journey Through Two Cancer Diagnoses

The comedian first went public with his non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis in November 2024, subsequently announcing in March 2025 that he had achieved remission. However, his health challenges resurfaced when doctors discovered the tongue cancer during a routine six-month checkup and PET scan in mid-2025, which led to his public announcement of the second diagnosis in December 2025.

Speaking to People magazine, Coulier expressed his initial shock at the second diagnosis, initially assuming it was related to his lymphoma. He later learned the two cancers were unrelated. He candidly shared that the early detection of his tongue cancer was, ironically, a direct result of the ongoing monitoring for his lymphoma. “It turns out, if I hadn’t had that PET scan, then they wouldn’t have had this early of a detection and I’d have been in […] a world of pain soon,” Coulier explained. “So as weird as this sounds, I’m now actually thankful for the first cancer, because it helped me detect this second one.”

The treatment for p16 squamous carcinoma involved robotic surgery to biopsy part of his tongue, a procedure he described as painful, followed by the extensive radiation treatments. Coulier admitted on Good Morning America that the process took an emotional toll, highlighting the psychological, emotional, and physical side effects of radiation.

Support System and a Positive Mindset

Throughout his challenging two-year battle, Coulier credited a strong support system and a deliberate positive mindset for helping him cope. His wife, Melissa Bring, whom he married in July 2014, was a constant source of strength. Bring, 42, had previously spoken in a January 2025 interview about her partner’s unwavering positive attitude, noting his resolve to fight the disease to “honor” late family members, including his mother, sister, and niece, who had also battled cancer, according to Page Six.

Coulier also found solace and humor in the support of his former Full House costar, John Stamos. Stamos reportedly flew to Michigan to visit Coulier, even wearing a bald cap to make his friend laugh. Their bond was further highlighted when Stamos contracted COVID-19 during his visit, leading to them communicating via walkie-talkies from separate rooms, as Coulier recounted with humor.

A Call for Proactive Health Checkups

Now in remission from both cancers, Dave Coulier is channeling his personal experience into a public health message. He hopes that by sharing his journey, he can encourage others to prioritize regular medical checkups and early detection. “I feel as though I can help people,” Coulier stated, adding that while he never wanted to be a “poster boy for cancer,” he now feels compelled to encourage others to get recommended screenings like prostate exams and mammograms, and to “talk to your doctors and get ahead of this.”

Coulier acknowledged that even in remission, the specter of cancer remains a presence. “Even though I’m in remission, I feel like cancer’s always in the rear-view mirror behind me. ‘Ehh, you trying to pass me here?’ So early detection really means everything,” he told People. His public advocacy underscores the critical role of vigilance in managing and overcoming serious health challenges.

Coulier’s decision to openly share his arduous battle with two distinct cancers and his subsequent remission serves as a powerful testament to the importance of proactive health management and the psychological resilience required in such circumstances. His platform as a recognizable public figure amplifies the message of early detection, potentially motivating a wider audience to engage more diligently with preventative healthcare and regular screenings, thereby transforming a personal struggle into a broader public health benefit.