US EditionThe Scary Colon Cancer Stats Are Real. We’ve All Got to Pay More Attention.
Colorectal cancer deaths rose to about 52,900 in 2025, with one in five patients under age 55, prompting calls for earlier screening and awareness.
- On February 11, James Van Der Beek, 48, died after battling colorectal cancer, and his family announced the news via his social accounts, requesting privacy.
- Health groups warn one in five people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are now under 55, with the National Cancer Institute recording about 154,270 new cases in 2025 and about 52,900 deaths last year.
- Costars and friends shared memories and supported a fundraiser, with Meredith Monroe posting a tribute and Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps reacting to it.
- Medical experts warn screenings save lives as polyps can be removed during colonoscopies; ahead of Colorectal Cancer Awareness month in March, call your doctor about screening.
- Adenocarcinomas account for 95% of colorectal cancer cases and develop in the large intestine lining, while documented risk factors include obesity, ulcerative colitis, and family history; delayed diagnosis can lead to stage four colorectal cancer.
11 Articles
11 Articles
‘Dawson’s Creek’ Actress Meredith Monroe Pays Tribute to Co-Star James Van Der Beek Two Weeks After His Death | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Meredith Monroe is breaking her silence, two weeks after the death of co-star James Van Der Beek. The Dawson’s Creek actor sadly passed away on February 11 at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. On Thursday (February 26), the 56-year-old actress, who played Andie McPhee on the hit WB series, took to Instagram to reminisce on her friendship with James. Keep reading to find out more…“It’s been 2 weeks & I still don’t know what to …
‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star Meredith Monroe Breaks Silence on James Van Der Beek's Death
Dawson’s Creek star Meredith Monroe has shared a touching tribute to her late costar, James Van Der Beek, after his death. Monroe, who played Andie McPhee on the series from 1998 to 2003, shared a heartfelt post via Instagram on Thursday, February 26. “It’s been 2 weeks & I still don’t know what to say?? Nothing seems right?? James, you, Kimberly, your children & families have been constantly in my thoughts, my prayers & on my heart,” Monroe, 5…
James Van Der Beek Net Worth - The Number Everyone Shares — And the Part They Miss
A neat little summary of a person’s life, net worth is meant to be a clean number. However, James Van Der Beek’s financial tale never stays motionless long enough to be fought. His death wealth ranged from a modest few million to a much larger sum that sounds more like “teen-idol legend” math, depending on where you look. There is more to that spread than sloppy reporting. It’s the inevitable haze surrounding the finances of celebrities—private …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 86% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
