After announcing that he was suffering from colorectal cancer, James Van Der Beek spoke about his diagnosis in the columns of Peoplerevealing in particular how he learned of his illness.
Last week, James Van Der Beek fans learned some sad news. American actor, known for his role in the series Dawsonconfirmed to be suffering from colorectal cancer, with People. “I have colorectal cancer. I faced this diagnosis privately and took steps to resolve it, with the support of my amazing family. There are reasons to be optimistic and I feel good” he said.
On Instagram, the 47-year-old actor then spoke, to apologize in particular to the people around him who learned of his illness at the same time as the public. “I've been dealing with this privately until now, undergoing treatment and looking after my overall health more carefully than ever. I feel good and I feel strong. It took some getting used to but I'll tell you more when I feel ready.“, he wrote in particular.
James Van Der Beek opens up about his cancer and how he learned of the diagnosis
Father of six children, James Van Der Beek was especially able to count on the support of his wife Kimberly, with whom he married in 2010. In the columns of People, during an exclusive interview the actor is returned in more detail to his fight. After encountering transit problems, in the summer of 2023, James Van Der Beek had decided to cut down on coffee, thinking that its consumption was the cause of his discomfort.
When his condition did not improve, he finally decided to undergo tests, namely a colonoscopy. “I felt great waking up from the anesthesia, I was relieved to have finally made it. Then the gastroenterologist told me – very calmly – that I had cancer. I think I was in shock“, he revealed. The ex-star of Dawsonwho admitted that this diagnosis is a test for “head, body and spirit” now fights for himself, and for those close to him.
