James Van Der Beek Shares the One Way He Can Escape His Cancer Battle
UNITED STATES, AUG 1 – James Van Der Beek shared his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis and treatment progress, urging early screening and honest communication with children, eight months after his surprise diagnosis.
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James Van Der Beek Breaks Silence On Difficult Moment With Kids During His Cancer Journey
James Van Der Beek moved his fans to tears after sharing how he navigated one of the most difficult conversations a parent can face—telling his children he has cancer. The 48-year-old Dawson’s Creek star appeared on the Today show yesterday (July 30), where he recounted informing his six children of his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis. Van Der Beek first revealed his condition publicly in November 2024, months after initially receiving the n…
The American actor talks about the important role his children play in his cancer journey
James Van Der Beek on His Cancer Journey and Life After “Dawson’s Creek”
Actor James Van Der Beek has come a long way since his breakout role in the late ’90s hit Dawson’s Creek. After the series ended, he cleverly spoofed his Dawson Leery persona by playing an exaggerated version of himself on the cult comedy Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23, and he’s also popped up in a variety of guest roles on shows including Criminal Minds, How I Met Your Mother, Ugly Betty, One Tree Hill, Modern Family, and, most recently, O…
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