Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Dave Coulier Reveals Tongue Cancer Diagnosis After Lymphoma Recovery
Dave Coulier, the actor from 'Full House,' has been diagnosed with tongue cancer.
This is his second cancer in a year, as he had just finished treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
The new cancer, called p16 squamous cell carcinoma, was found during a routine checkup.
Dave is undergoing radiation therapy and had surgery to remove part of his tongue.
He says the past year has been very hard, but he is staying strong with the support of his family.
He is also making changes to his lifestyle, like eating healthier foods.
Dave is looking forward to finishing his treatment and starting the new year cancer-free.
Dave Coulier, 66, diagnosed with tongue cancer (p16 squamous cell carcinoma) after recovering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Diagnosis came during a routine checkup six months after completing lymphoma treatment.
Undergoing radiation therapy until December 31, 2025, and had surgery to remove part of his tongue.
Credits regular checkups and early detection for high survival chances (around 90%).
Describes the past year as the hardest of his life but stays motivated by family support and lifestyle changes.
- Who
- Dave Coulier, 66-year-old actor known for 'Full House'
- What
- Diagnosed with tongue cancer (p16 squamous cell carcinoma) after recovering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- When
- Diagnosed in 2025, treatment ongoing until December 31, 2025
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Routine checkup after lymphoma treatment revealed tongue cancer
- Actor's Name
- Dave Coulier
- Age
- 66
- First Cancer Diagnosis
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Second Cancer Diagnosis
- p16 squamous cell carcinoma
- Treatment
- Radiation therapy
- Surgery Date
- October 2025
- Treatment End Date
- December 31, 2025
- Survival Rate
- 90% when caught early