james van der beek revealed that he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
The “Dawson’s Creek” alum shared the news on Sunday, telling People that “there is reason for optimism and I feel good” despite the diagnosis.
“I have colorectal cancer. I deal with this diagnosis personally and, with the support of my wonderful family, I am working toward a solution,” van der Beek said in a statement. mentioned in.
The actor’s agent, Whitney Tancred, confirmed the diagnosis to CBS News.
The 47-year-old actor did not reveal any other details about his diagnosis.
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According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum. Symptoms include blood in the stool, changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, bloating, unexplained weight loss, vomiting, and fatigue.
Despite his diagnosis, Van Der Beek continues to work and will next be seen in the Tubi film Sidelined: The QB and Me, which will be released on November 29th.
The actor became famous for playing Dawson Leery on Dawson’s Creek from 1998 to 2003. He is married to Kimberly Brooke and they have six children.
On Friday, he shared a photo on social media of himself celebrating Halloween with his family.
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