James van der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
The 47-year-old Dawson’s Creek alum spoke to People magazine on Sunday about his condition. Surgery is the most common treatment.
“I have colorectal cancer. Van der Beek said: “I have been dealing with this diagnosis privately and have taken steps to resolve it with the support of my wonderful family.” People.
“There are reasons for optimism and I feel good,” he added.
Data from the U.S. National Cancer Institute indicates that more than 90 percent of people treated for early-stage colorectal cancer survive for at least five years after diagnosis.
Van Der Beek has been married to Kimberly Brock since 2010. They have six children: Olivia, 14, Joshua, 12, Annabelle, 10, Emilia, 8, Gwendolyn, 6, and Jeremiah, 3.
Van Der Beek played Dawson Leary on Dawson’s Creek from 1998 to 2003. Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, Mary Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, and Busy Philipps also starred in the teen drama series.
In subsequent years, Van Der Beek appeared on “CSI: Cyber,” “Modern Family” and “Pose.” He also placed fifth on the 28th season of “DWTS” in 2019.
He will next appear in Toby’s upcoming film “Sidelined: The QB and Me,” which will be released on Nov. 29.
Van Der Beek will then appear as part of a two-hour special titled “The Real Full Monty.” He will be part of a group of male celebrities raising awareness about testing and research for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer.
The special will also feature Taye Diggs, Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones and “Dancing with the Stars” judge Bruno Tonioli. Anthony Anderson is the executive producer of the special series.
Van Der Beek told People magazine: “It’s embarrassing that I thought I was doing Anthony Anderson a favor and supporting cancer.” “But once we got there and started talking about these issues, everyone started opening up and we got to know each other on a different level.”
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