James Van Der Beek

Entertainment September 23

James Van Der Beek makes surprise appearance after missing 'Dawson's Creek' reunion amid ongoing health issues

Hours after he announced he'd be skipping the "Dawson's Creek" reunion, James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2023, made a surprise virtual appearance.

Celebrity Health News September 22

James Van Der Beek forced to skip 'Dawson's Creek' reunion during ongoing cancer battle

James Van Der Beek missed the "Dawson's Creek" reunion charity event due to stomach viruses amid his cancer battle, with Lin-Manuel Miranda stepping in as replacement.

Health August 10

Actor with colorectal cancer shares simple sign that he ignored: ‘I had no idea’

Dawson's Creek actor James van der Beek shares how subtle bowel changes were the first warning sign of his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis at age 48.

Entertainment March 20

James Van Der Beek is in 'healing phase' of cancer battle

"Varsity Blues" and "Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek gave an update on his colorectal cancer battle this week, saying he can see the "finish line" and plans to go back to work.

Celebrity Health News March 15

James Van Der Beek forced to look ‘mortality in the eye’ as he leaned on faith during 'hardest' year of cancer

James Van Der Beek revealed how his battle with colorectal cancer has deeply impacted his marriage and family, as he leaned on his faith through a tumultuous time.

Entertainment January 26, 2025

James Van Der Beek thanks his dad for 'life-saving' support during cancer battle

James Van Der Beek thanked his father for guiding him physically and emotionally through his colorectal cancer diagnosis in a heartfelt birthday post on social media.

Entertainment December 9, 2024

James Van Der Beek ‘neglected to inform my brain’ about striptease

James Van Der Beek and other stars are participating in "The Real Full Monty," a two-hour special to raise cancer awareness with a fun striptease element.

Entertainment December 2, 2024

James Van Der Beek ‘dropped a bomb’ on ‘Real Full Monty’ co-stars with cancer

James Van Der Beek shocked his "The Real Full Monty" castmates when he told them he had colorectal cancer, the disease the special is trying to raise awareness for.

Celebrity Health News December 1, 2024

James Van Der Beek selling 'Varsity Blues' merchandise to combat 'financial burden' of cancer

Actor James Van Der Beek is selling his "Varsity Blues" character's football jersey to help with the "financial burden" of cancer.

Entertainment November 9, 2024

James Van Der Beek mistook cancer symptoms for problems with his diet

Actor James Van Der Beek, 47, shared the challenges he's faced during his battle with colorectal cancer.