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Dave Coulier is opening up about his present well being journey … sharing his most cancers prognosis on nationwide tv.
The “Full Home” star appeared on “TODAY” Wednesday morning, the place he confirmed he had been identified with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma … a sort of blood most cancers that begins within the lymphatic system.
Whereas talking with Hoda Kotb about his prognosis, the actor revealed he obtained the prognosis 5 weeks in the past … which prompted him to endure 3 surgical procedures and obtain a number of rounds of chemotherapy.
Per Dave, he has B-cell lymphoma … a “very aggressive sort of lymphoma.”
He added … “It occurred in a short time. The onset of this rising lymphoma in my groin space was very fast. So, I mentioned, ‘Eh. one thing’s not proper. I’ve a golf ball down right here.'”
From there, Dave mentioned his docs biopsied the expansion, discovering his most cancers standing. The TV star shared he did get a optimistic replace in his most cancers battle, nonetheless … along with his medical staff informing him his most cancers hadn’t unfold.
He continued … “At that time, the curability price went as much as 90-plus p.c. So, it’s totally treatable.”
Dave additionally opened up about his well being journey with Individuals, the place he shared he first clocked swelling in his lymph nodes after an higher respiratory an infection. The humorous man admitted the prognosis was “fairly overwhelming,” given the very fact he went from “a little bit of a head chilly to … most cancers.”
He mentioned he is leaning on his spouse, Melissa Carry, household, and associates within the medical area to deal with the illness “head-on.”
Later, on his podcast “Full Home Rewind with Marla Sokoloff,” Dave defined his determination to maintain a optimistic mindset amid his most cancers journey … saying he wished to be “sturdy” for his household.
He shared … “I’ve my good days. I’ve my dangerous days. Some days are nauseous and dizzy, after which there’s different days the place the steroids kick in, and I really feel like I’ve a ton of vitality.”
Dave plans to maintain followers up to date on his well being within the days forward.
