Dave Coulier shares positive message as he undergoes chemotherapy: ‘Remember to laugh’
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Dave Coulier shares positive message as he undergoes chemotherapy: ‘Remember to laugh’

“Full House” actor Dave Coulier have a positive view of their cancer diagnosis.

On Friday, Coulier shared one photo of herself at a chemotherapy appointment along with a message that read: “Put a positive spin and send love to all of you fighting and going through chemo.”

“And remember to laugh,” he added with a heart emoji.

Dave Coulier is featured in this photo he shared on his Instagram story.

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Coulier announced Wednesday on his podcast “Full House Rewind” that he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

“I have often worn many hats in my life and career, and today I wear this hat for a different reason,” he said. “A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Mhm, big surprise, it’s a type of cancer.”

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that forms in the lymphatic system, part of the immune system that helps protect the body from infection and disease, according to National Cancer Institute.

In his announcement, Coulier revealed that he was undergoing chemotherapy and had made the decision to shave his head as a “preemptive strike” rather than wait for the hair to fall out.

Dave Coulier attends the 30th Annual Scleroderma Benefit at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel, June 16, 2017, in Beverly Hills, California.

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Coulier added that he wanted to share his personal battle with cancer to raise awareness of the disease, which has also affected his family.

“Early detection can mean all the difference in the world,” he said. “And if my encouragement can get you checked out by your doctor sooner rather than later and maybe help even just one of you, well, this little journey that I’m on will be worth it, because there’s a lot of things to live for, so many things to look forward to.”