Introduction to his Diagnosis
James Van Der Beek has made the astonishing revelation that he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, bringing that serious health concern to the fore. The star of “Dawson’s Creek” and other recent works said he has been battling the disease behind the scenes for the last couple of years with the support of his family. He added that he is “feeling pretty good” now, while he reiterated that an early diagnosis is very helpful.
Family Support and Strength
Through this journey, he made it a point to highlight how important family has been. He has been married to Kimberly, and together they have six children—who are his strength. The bonding is close, and recently, the family went on a trip to Egypt, which Van Der Beek referred to as “recharging.”
Professional Continuity Amid Treatment
While undergoing treatment, Van Der Beek hasn’t stopped working—in the past year alone, he appeared on Walker and was set to star in the Tubi original film Sidelined: The QB and Me. He’ll also appear in The Real Full Monty special, which raises money for prostate, testicular, and colorectal cancer research. His fellow celebrities include Taye Diggs and Chris Jones, who, along with Van Der Beek, raise awareness and support various cancer charities.
Raising Awareness with “The Real Full Monty”
In December, Van Der Beek will appear in The Real Full Monty, a televised event in which celebrities will strip down to bring attention to the need for cancer screenings. The special, executive-produced by Anthony Anderson, aligns with Van Der Beek’s desire to continue sharing his story while he supports preventive health measures.
A Public Appeal to Raise Cancer Awareness
He hopes to remove stigma from colon cancer and make people more concerned with their health by sharing his journey. He wants the fans to frequently go for checkups; as he says, “Support, Awareness and Family are the cores of surviving such instances.” Concepts of resilience, positivity, and power through community within the context of crisis events are involved in his story.
