James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease

James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease

As I read through this heartfelt statement from James Van Der Beek, I couldn’t help but admire his strength and resilience. This man has faced countless challenges throughout his life, from navigating fame as a teen idol to juggling family life with a career that spans multiple decades. Yet here he stands, facing another formidable adversary – cancer.


James Van Der Beek has received an overwhelming amount of encouraging messages from his supporters, following his announcement about his fight against colorectal cancer.

Over the weekend, the 47-year-old actor shared on Instagram that he had received a diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Later, he further explained to People magazine that this was indeed the type of cancer he was facing.

Instead of keeping it hidden, he decided to disclose his cancer diagnosis publicly first because a tabloid was planning to announce it before he could inform his dear ones privately.

In his post, James shared that he’s been undergoing therapy and confidently expressed that he’s in a positive state of mind and feels robust.

After his declaration, the actor from Dawson’s Creek received acclaim on social media platforms as fans expressed their surprise, sorrow, and good wishes towards him. Many also hoped that his openness about the matter might foster understanding and awareness concerning the illness.

James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease

James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease

Speaking with X, they expressed sympathy: “Learning about James Van Der Beek’s colorectal cancer diagnosis is sad news. James, you’ve always inspired me in numerous ways, and I have faith that your strength will help you overcome this challenge.

‘James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. My father died of the disease and it’s horrible. I just had a routine colonoscopy last week. Please get yourself screened and pray for this man.’

‘I find this so incredibly sad. I grew up on Dawson’s Creek and he’s a great actor. Wow this is just so sad.

Offering James Van Der Beek my best wishes for his strength and swift recovery amidst these difficult times; I truly hope that he is alright. #pleaseletjamesvanderbeekrecoversoon

As a lifestyle advocate, I truly admire Van Der Beek for openly sharing his colorectal cancer diagnosis. His bravery in bringing attention to this health issue is remarkable, and it underscores the vital role that family support plays during challenging times. Here’s wishing him all the strength he needs on his journey ahead.

I sincerely hope for a full recovery for James Van Der Beek. May goodness be with him and his brood of six children; Wow, that’s unfortunate! It’s hard to imagine the challenges James must be facing right now.

“Wishing James Van Der Beek all the best! May he overcome whatever he’s facing. Speaking of which, Dawson’s Creek was a big part of my teen years.

Offering my best wishes for resilience and encouragement to James Van Der Beek. His path may be challenging, yet it’s a powerful tale that could motivate others to focus on their well-being.

James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease

According to James, he expressed that he would be disclosing the information at a time that suits him, and also offered apologies to those close to him whom he hadn’t been able to inform directly beforehand.

He explained he was told a tabloid was planning to run the news so rushed out a statement before he had the chance to tell certain people and admitted it was before he would have liked to have gone public with it.

He wrote: ‘It is cancer…’ Each year, approximately 2 billion people around the world receive this diagnosis. And I’m one of them.

‘There’s no playbook for how announce these things, but I’d planned on talking about it at length with People magazine at some point soon… to raise awareness and tell my story on my own terms.

However, I needed to change my original plan this morning as I learned that a tabloid intends to publish the story.

James went on to say: “I’ve been handling this matter quietly up till now, taking care of myself with treatment and paying more attention to my well-being than ever.

I’m doing well and have a solid sense of strength within me. It’s been quite an enlightening journey, and I’ll share more details with you once I feel comfortable doing so.

I apologize to everyone I intended to share my news with, as things have unfolded differently than I had expected. My schedule for revealing this information hasn’t gone according to plan.

James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease
James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease

However, we adapt to the unexpected twists, viewing them as guidance markers that steer us towards a more profound future than we could have uncovered on our own, due to some higher power’s influence.

‘Please know that my family and I deeply appreciate all the love and support. More to come…’

James has been scheduled to join many other famous personalities on Fox’s The Real Full Monty, a two-hour program. In this show, celebrities will remove their clothing to promote the importance of prostate, testicular, and colorectal cancer screenings and research.

Taylor Diggs, defensive tackle Chris Jones from the Kansas City Chiefs, and Bruno Tonioli, a judge on Dancing with the Stars, are set to join him.

Despite the unknown timing of his cancer diagnosis, it hasn’t prevented him from being productive in his professional life.

Recently, I made an appearance on an episode of “Walker” airing on The CW, and coming up soon, you can catch me in the Tubi movie titled “Sidelined: The QB and Me,” set to premiere on November 29th.

Those projects were his first since 2021, when he provided the voice for Boris in the Disney animated series Vampirina. 

On their sprawling 36-acre Texas ranch, the Van Der Beek family recently held a Halloween celebration with their six kids – 14-year-old Olivia, 12-year-old Joshua, 10-year-old Annabel, 8-year-old Emilia, 6-year-old Gwendolyn, and 3-year-old Jeremiah.

On a recent Sunday, I took the courageous step of sharing my personal health journey with People magazine: ‘I’ve been battling colorectal cancer. Despite the challenges, I’ve been handling this diagnosis privately, receiving unwavering support from my amazing family. There is reason for hope, and I am feeling optimistic about my recovery.’

It appears that James’ specific stage of colorectal cancer isn’t known, but on average, about one out of every 23 men at age 65 develop this type of cancer that originates either in the colon or rectum. Approximately 65% of these individuals are able to survive beyond five years.

James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease

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