James Van Der Beek officially announced in an interview with People that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 47 years old. The Dawson’s Creek star shared that he has been “privately dealing with this diagnosis and has 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 has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The former “Dawson’s Creek” star announced his diagnosis in an interview with People published Nov. 3.

Actor James Van Der Beek revealed that he has colorectal cancer, as experts have said there has been a rise in cases. Van Der Beek told People Magazine that he has continued to work while battling the cancer.

WASHINGTON — James Van Der Beek, who played the titular Dawson Leery on "Dawson's Creek," revealed over the weekend that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor released a statement to multiple outlets confirming his health battle, but said he was hopeful about the future.

Actor James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.“I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family,” the 47-year-old father of six told People in a story published on Sunday.

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,

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.

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.