James Van Der Beek reveals colorectal cancer diagnosis
James Van Der Beek has revealed that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
The ‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor recently said this People about his cancer diagnosis, saying, “I have dealt with this diagnosis privately and have taken steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family.”
Van Der Beek added: “There is reason for optimism and I feel good.”
Colorectal cancer, which begins in the colon or rectum, is estimated to be the third most common cancer in both men and women in the US. American Cancer Society. In the US approximately 1 in 23 men and 1 in 25 women will be diagnosed with his form of cancer during their lifetime.
Van Der Beek is known for playing the titular Dawson Leery on ‘Dawson’s Creek’ from 1998 to 2003. He has also worked on the series ‘Don’t Trust the B– in Apartment 23’, ‘Friends With Better Lives’ , “CSI: Cyber” and “Pose.” His film credits include “Varsity Blues” (1999), “The Rules of Attraction” (2002), “Labor Day” (2013), “Downsizing” (2017) and “Bad Hair” (2020).
On the horizon, Van Der Beek will appear on Fox’s “The Real Full Monty” to raise awareness for testing and research for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer. Inspired by the 1997 film “The Full Monty” and based on the unscripted format “The Real Full Monty” that first aired on Britain’s ITV in 2017, the two-hour special will feature several male celebrities, including Van Der Beek, Anthony Anderson (“Black-ish”), Taye Diggs (“All American”), NFL player Chris Jones, Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf”) and Bruno Tonioli (“Dancing With the Stars”) – perform a big striptease dance from the front of a live audience.
Fox’s special ‘The Real Full Monty’ premieres December 9.
