Actor James Van Der Beek, formerly of "Dawson's Creek, announced that he is battling colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor's diagnosis is part of a startling trend in rising colon cancer cases among young adults.

The news of James Van Der Beek’s colorectal cancer diagnosis came as a surprise to many — but the actor didn’t plan it that way.On Sunday, the “Dawson’s Creek” alum announced his diagnosis via People.

James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.The former "Dawson's Creek" star, who is 47, shared his diagnosis in a statement Nov. 3.“I have colorectal cancer. I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it,

James Van Der Beek recently announced that he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer — but what does the disease entail? “Colorectal cancer is a cancer that arises in your colon or your rectum,” gastroenterologist Roshini Raj exclusively told Us Weekly on Monday,

James Van Der Beek, who announced in November 2024 that he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, has his loving wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, by his side. The Dawson's Creek alum was previously married to actress Heather McComb from 2003 until their separation in April 2009.

Before announcing his own diagnosis, James Van Der Beek teamed up with other celebs to raise cancer awareness. Van Der Beek, 47, will appear in Fox’s upcoming TV special The Real Full Monty, alongside Anthony Anderson,

James Van Der Beek is shedding some light on his colorectal cancer diagnosis, and its public reveal. After announcing his diagnosis in an exclusive interview with People Sunday, the Dawson's Creek alum took to Instagram to apologize to his loved ones that had to learn he had cancer via the media.

Hallmark alum James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, but feels lots of reason to be optimistic.

James Van Der Beek will strip off to raise awareness for cancer after being diagnosed with the disease. The Dawson’s Creek actor shared his diagnosis in a statement earlier this month, stating: “I have colorectal cancer.

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