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James Van Der Beek has colorectal cancer – what to know about the disease
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James Van Der Beek has colorectal cancer – what to know about the disease

James Van Der Beek revealed his cancer diagnosis this week in an interview with People Magazine. He said: “I have colorectal cancer. I have dealt with this diagnosis privately and taken steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family.”

The actor added that he felt there was “reason for optimism” and said he was “feeling good”.

The 47-year-old found fame on Dawson’s Creek alongside Joshua Jackson, Katie Holmes and Michelle Williams, playing the lead role of Dawson Leery from 1998 to 2003. He is married to Kimberly Van Der Beek, whom he met -o in 2009 and married in 2010. The couple has six children named Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn and Jeremiah.