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Danny Go! star Daniel Coleman shared that his son Isaac, 14, has stage 3 mouth cancer
The popular children’s entertainer revealed that because of his son’s diagnosis, his upcoming 2026 tour will be canceled
Coleman shared on Instagram that Isaac is now resting at home after undergoing surgery
Danny Go! star Daniel Coleman is sharing an update on his son’s health.
The popular children’s entertainer shared a statement on the Danny Go! Facebook page and revealed that he was canceling the upcoming 2026 tour after his son, Isaac, 14, was diagnosed with stage 3 mouth cancer.
“As some of you may know, my oldest son Isaac was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer this past month. As a result, we’ve made the decision to cancel our tour plans for 2026,” the statement read. “Dancing with so many of you in person over the last 18 months has been a true joy & we hope to get another tour rolling when the time is right.”
“In the meantime, we’re going to keep making videos, writing books, developing toys and sharing other exciting things as much as we can this year. We love what we do & it’s an honor to be a part of you and your kids’ lives! Thank you so much for watching our show.”
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Coleman first announced that his son Isaac had been diagnosed with cancer in a post on his Instagram page in December. “We found out last week that Isaac has cancer in his mouth. TBH, we always knew this day was coming, as it’s a near certainty w/ Fanconi anemia,” he wrote in his lengthy caption.
Faconi anemia is a rare, inherited condition that affects bone marrow and other parts of the body, according to the Cleveland Clinic. People with FA have an increased risk of developing blood disorders and some kinds of cancer. It can also cause physical abnormalities that can affect people’s organs and appearance.
“But it’s definitely hitting a little earlier than we hoped and is still just such a shocking thing to hear about your child, even if you’ve braced for it for years. Been getting lots of scans and we’re not sure yet how much it’s spread,” he continued. “But for now, the plan is to try and remove the cancer surgically asap.”
Then on Monday, Feb. 2, Coleman shared an update on Isaac’s condition. He revealed that after a few weeks in the hospital, Isaac was finally able to go home and spend some time with the family’s pets.
“On the cancer front, we’ve learned a bit more and it hasn’t been good news. He’s officially stage 3, although the docs said he’s right on the edge of stage 4 because of the speed and aggression of the spread,” said Coleman. “So even though the visible cancer has been removed, there’s a very high chance that it’s still present microscopically & we’ll have a tough decision to make soon.”
“Because of several Fanconi-related complexities, Isaac’s treatment options are much more limited than in typical pediatric cancer,” he continued. “Our main options right now are to either start low-dose targeted radiation therapy OR continue to just address the cancer surgically as it shows up.”
Coleman went on to say that his family is grateful to the doctors at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the Fanconi Cancer Foundation, and they are trying to give Isaac the best quality of life.
“We just ultimately have to balance it all with the quality-of-life factor for Isaac at this stage, too. Mindy and I have been consulting with some other Fanconi anemia families to hear from their experiences, which has been so helpful,” Coleman said of his wife. “Thank you again for all the kind words and encouragement towards our son.”
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