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Actor battling serious diagnosis reveals he lost 20kg: 'I couldn't eat solid food for months'
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Actor battling serious diagnosis reveals he lost 20kg: 'I couldn't eat solid food for months'

From Veฤernji List · (4h ago) Croatian Mixed tone

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Actor Dave Coulier has lost approximately 20 kilograms due to his battle with throat cancer.
  • He experienced side effects from radiation treatment, including difficulty eating solid food and changes in his voice.
  • Coulier previously battled non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is now in remission for both conditions, though he remains vigilant.

Croatian audiences will recognize Dave Coulier, the beloved star of the hit series "Full House," as he shares a personal and challenging health update. Coulier has revealed a significant physical transformation, having lost around 20 kilograms as a result of his ongoing fight with oropharyngeal cancer, a type of throat cancer linked to HPV.

I haven't been able to eat solid food for months, so I lost 20 kilograms. That's what you see, and it has also affected my ability to speak. Some of you have said that I sound different. Yes, you are right about what you see and hear.

โ€” Dave CoulierExplaining the physical effects of his cancer treatment.

In a candid video shared on Instagram, Coulier detailed the harsh realities of his treatment. "I haven't been able to eat solid food for months, so I lost 20 kilograms," he explained, noting that the extensive radiation therapy also affected his speech. This raw honesty provides a powerful insight into the struggles faced by many undergoing cancer treatment, far removed from the cheerful persona he is known for on screen.

To reiterate, a year and a half ago I had non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and went through chemotherapy, and my hair is somehow growing back. I got PET scans back, the prognosis looks good for both the throat cancer and the lymphoma. So, we are happy with all of that.

โ€” Dave CoulierProviding an update on his health status, including remission for both cancers.

While the news of his cancer diagnosis is difficult, there is a glimmer of hope. Coulier confirmed that he is in remission for both his throat cancer and a previous battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he was diagnosed with in 2024. "The prognosis looks good for both the throat cancer and the lymphoma," he stated, expressing satisfaction with his progress. However, he also acknowledged the lingering psychological impact, admitting he feels like "cancer is always in the rearview mirror." This sentiment resonates deeply, as recovery is often a long and complex journey, both physically and mentally. Veฤernji List shares this story, highlighting Coulier's resilience and the universal challenges of confronting serious illness.

I feel like 'cancer is always in the rearview mirror behind me.'

โ€” Dave CoulierExpressing the ongoing psychological impact of his cancer battles.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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