'Roller Coaster Ride': Dave Coulier opens up about chemotherapy experience
Dave Coulier, the 65-year-old actor known for his role on "Fuller House," recently opened up about his battle with cancer.

In a new episode of the "Full House Rewind" podcast, Coulier discussed the challenges of undergoing treatment for stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.
"It's been a bit of a wild ride with various side effects," he explained. "Anyone who's familiar with cancer treatment knows it's unpredictable. The side effects themselves can cause additional problems, requiring more medication to manage those, and so on."
He described the experience as a "constant barrage of medications" that puts the body into a state of stress, making it difficult to find a balance. "You're constantly trying to figure out how your body is reacting to the steroids, the chemotherapy, and everything else," he said.
Coulier emphasized that his body is currently engaged in an "internal struggle" against the disease. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a prevalent form of cancer in the United States, affecting approximately 4% of the population, according to the American Cancer Society.
Coulier first revealed his diagnosis in November during an appearance on the "Today" show. He informed co-anchor Hoda Kotb that he had received the diagnosis five weeks earlier. He specified that he has "B cell lymphoma," a particularly aggressive type.
"The lymphoma in my groin area grew very rapidly," he told Kotb. "I noticed a lump and knew something wasn't right. After a biopsy, they confirmed it was B cell lymphoma and immediately started chemotherapy."
This week, Coulier spoke with his former "Fuller House" co-star Marla Sokoloff on the podcast and expressed that sharing his story has been beneficial in raising awareness about cancer detection and treatment.
"So many people have reached out to me with their own experiences with cancer," he shared. "Their encouragement has been incredibly helpful, and that makes the entire ordeal worthwhile."
"If I have to endure some discomfort for a few months, so be it," Coulier added. "If my story encourages people to get a colonoscopy, early screenings, or a mammogram, it's worth it."
He stressed the importance of early detection, stating, "It can be life-saving for countless individuals." CNN's Lisa Respers France contributed to this report.
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- Simplified medical terms: Instead of saying "stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma," I explained that it is "a type of blood cancer."
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