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“Full House” star diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

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Dave Coulier was diagnosed with cancer.

The 65-year-old “Full House” star said he was recently diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, he shared on an episode of his podcast “Full House Rewind” and in an interview with People published Wednesday -Magazine with.

Coulier told People magazine that he was diagnosed in October after he noticed swelling in his lymph nodes due to an upper respiratory infection.

USA TODAY has reached out to Coulier's representatives for more information.

“Three days later my doctors called me back and said, 'We wish we had better news for you, but you have non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and it's called B-cell lymphoma and it's very aggressive,'” he told the Magazine. “I got a bit of a cold and then got cancer and it was pretty overwhelming. It was a really fast rollercoaster ride.”

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On Wednesday's episode of “Full House Rewind,” Coulier wore a hat and told viewers that he had started chemotherapy and cut his hair as a “preemptive strike.” He said he wanted to talk about his “personal struggle” because “almost all of us have been affected by cancer,” noting that he lost his sister, niece and mother to cancer. In the People interview, he revealed that his older sister is also currently battling cancer.

“I've seen what they've been through, and if I can be even half as strong as they were during their fights, I'm going to put up a pretty good fight,” he said on the podcast.

Coulier told People magazine that his wife and friends came up with a “very specific plan” for treating his cancer and that he received positive news when his bone marrow test came back negative, which raised his “chances of recovery from something low to low.” 90% have fallen”. .”

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Coulier also urged “Full House Rewind” fans to get regular cancer screenings because “early detection can make all the difference in the world.”

The actor became the latest celebrity to share the news of a cancer diagnosis. “Dawson's Creek” actor James Van Der Beek recently told People magazine that he was diagnosed with colon cancer, while “The Office” star Jenna Fischer, “The Newsroom” star Olivia Munn and “Boy Meets World” Star Danielle Fishel shared her struggles with breast cancer this year.

In July, Coulier paid tribute to “Beverly Hills, 90210” star Shannen Doherty, who died of cancer, citing his family's history of the disease.

“RIP Shannen Doherty,” he wrote on Instagram. “I met her during the Full House days. She was lovely and had a beautiful smile. Today I will also think about the women in my life who have all died of cancer – my mother, my sister Sharon and my niece Shannon, who were all so strong and so beautiful.

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What is Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?

According to the Mayo Clinic, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, where “white blood cells called lymphocytes grow abnormally and can form growths (tumors) throughout the body.” Signs and symptoms may include swollen lymph nodes, abdominal and chest pain.

“Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma have helped improve the prognosis for people with this disease,” the clinic notes.

According to the American Cancer Society, the five-year relative survival rate for patients diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma is 73%. There are more than 70 types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and this type of cancer is “relatively common,” according to the Cleveland Clinic.

In 2022, actress Jane Fonda shared that she was battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. She later said she was in remission and was told she could stop chemotherapy. “I feel so blessed, so lucky,” she said on Instagram. “I thank everyone who prayed and sent me good thoughts. I am confident that this played a role in proclaiming the good news.”

This story has been updated with additional information.

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