US EditionJames Van Der Beek Shares Difficult Update on Cancer Journey
UNITED STATES, JUL 30 – James Van Der Beek urges early colorectal cancer screening as cases rise in under-50s; over 90% survive when detected early, according to Cleveland Clinic data.
- On Nov. 3, James Van Der Beek revealed he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in August 2023, saying `it'll probably be a process for the rest of my life`.
- At 46, Van Der Beek didn't realize screening guidelines had dropped to 45, despite experiencing bowel changes leading to a colonoscopy.
- He promotes a July 2024 FDA-approved colon cancer blood test as a Guardant Health spokesperson and has embraced yoga, keto, and rest.
- Since that interview, Van Der Beek has been more open, noting strong survival odds as more than 90 percent of early-stage colorectal cancer patients survive five years, per the Cleveland Clinic.
- Van Der Beek continues working as he views the disease journey, saying `I'm just on the journey... it'll probably be a process for the rest of my life` while starring in Elle.
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The Independent (US)James Van Der Beek says cancer is a ‘full-time job’ and gives update on condition
The actor revealed in November that he was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer
In an interview with Today, published on July 30, 2025, James Van Der Beek talked about how he approached the subject of his colorectal cancer, diagnosed eight months ago, with his six children between the ages of 2 and 14.
The actor has been diagnosed with stage three cancer.
James Van Der Beek Shares Why He Told His Kids About His Cancer Diagnosis: 'They Know If Dad’s in Pain'
The actor revealed his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024NEED TO KNOWJames Van Der Beek revealed his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024He shares six kids with his wife, Kimberly Van Der BeekThe actor reflected on how he told his kids about his diagnosis in a new interviewJames Van Der Beek is reflecting on how he told his six kids about his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis.Eight months after revealing his c…
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