The actor learned he had stage 3 colorectal cancer at 46. Now he's managing the diagnosis by leaning on the love of his family and making positive changes

Fans have been rallying around James Van Der Beek since news of his colorectal cancer diagnosis surfaced, sparking concerns for the actor best known for his role on Dawson’s Creek. Van Der Beek’s celebrated career,

The 47-year-old “Dawson’s Creek” alum revealed his diagnosis via Instagram earlier this week, writing, “I’m in a good place and feeling strong.”

Actor James Van Der Beek, formerly of "Dawson's Creek, announced that he is battling colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor's diagnosis is part of a startling trend in rising colon cancer cases among young adults.

"Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek has candidly revealed that he is battling colorectal cancer, sharing his diagnosis in a heartfelt Instagram post along with images of himself taken in and around his Austin, TX, ranch.

James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The former “Dawson’s Creek” star announced his diagnosis in an interview with People published Nov. 3.

James Van Der Beek recently announced that he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer — but what does the disease entail? “Colorectal cancer is a cancer that arises in your colon or your rectum,” gastroenterologist Roshini Raj exclusively told Us Weekly on Monday,