James Van Der Beek Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer: “There’s Reason for Optimism”
James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old Dawson’s Creek actor told People this weekend he’s “been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family.” He added, “There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”