For “Three by Three” star Dave Coulier, his cancer journey “has been a rollercoaster, for sure.” Now that journey has apparently come to an end.
Coulier announced Wednesday, to mark World Cancer Day, that he is cancer-free for the second time. The actor and comedian shared the news with “Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts, a breast cancer survivor.
Beloved for his portrayal of Uncle Joey in “Three by Three,” Coulier was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2024 and was diagnosed with a form of tongue cancer in December. “I'm in remission with both cancers,” he said Wednesday, “and what a journey this has been.”
Coulier, 66, first revealed her battle with cancer in November 2024, telling People and NBC's “Today” that her lymphoma diagnosis came after she contracted an upper respiratory infection that caused significant swelling in her lymph nodes. He said at the time that his blood cancer diagnosis “was quite overwhelming.” Coulier announced in late March that he had completed his final round of chemotherapy for that cancer.
Months later, in December, Coulier returned to “Today” to share that he had been diagnosed with “P16 squamous cell carcinoma at the base of [his] tongue.” He said he found out about the cancer during a checkup and that the two cancers are “not related.” At the time, he told host Craig Melvin that he needed to undergo 35 rounds of radiation treatment for tongue cancer and that he intended to complete the treatment by the end of the year.
During Wednesday's segment, Coulier emphasized the importance of early detection and the cost of his radiation treatments. “It can steal part of your life, psychologically, emotionally and certainly physically,” he said.
“I wasn't going to let cancer do that,” the actor said. “I was going to laugh and keep the people I love close to me. That helps.”
Since going public with his cancer journey, Coulier has stressed that early detection tests, including prostate exams and mammograms, can save lives. She has also channeled her experiences into launching Awear, an online marketplace that features what it calls “non-toxic brands,” specializing in everyday products like hygiene products and clothing.
Coulier said Wednesday that he will remain vigilant about his health.
“Even though I'm in remission, I feel like the cancer is always in the rearview mirror behind me,” she told Roberts.
