James Van Der Beek, 47, Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer: 'There’s Reason for Optimism, and I’m Feeling Good' (Exclusive)
James Van Der Beek, 47, Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer: 'There’s Reason for Optimism, and I’m Feeling Good' (Exclusive)
"I've been secretly managing this analysis and have been doing whatever it takes to determine it, fully backed up by my staggering family," the entertainer tells Individuals only. 
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James Van Der Beek, 47, Determined to have Colorectal Disease: 'There's Justification behind Idealism, and I'm Feeling Better' (Selective)
"I've been secretly managing this conclusion and have been doing whatever it may take to determine it, fully supported by my amazing family," the entertainer tells Individuals solely

By Nicholas Rice and Elizabeth Leonard Refreshed on November 3, 2024 01:33PM EST
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James Van Der Beek has colorectal disease, Individuals can affirm.

"I have colorectal disease. I've been secretly managing this conclusion and have been doing whatever it may take to determine it, fully supported by my amazing family," the star, 47, tells Individuals solely.

"There's justification for confidence, and I'm feeling quite a bit better," Van Der Beek adds.

Colorectal malignant growth, per the American Disease Society, begins in the colon or the rectum, which make up the digestive organ in the stomach related framework.

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James Van Der Beek in the two-hour unique THE Genuine FULL MONTY set to make a big appearance fall 2024
James Van Der Beek in 'The Genuine Full Monty.'. FOX by means of Gett
James Van Der Beek, Taye Diggs and More Male Big names to Uncovered All in The Genuine Full Monty Extraordinary
Notwithstanding the determination, Van Der Beek has effectively been functioning as he explores his consideration.

He as of late showed up on an episode of Walker and he is next set to star in Sidelined: The QB and Me, a Tubi unique film out Nov. 29.

Van Der Beek has additionally focused on time with his family — spouse Kimberly Van Der Beek and their six children: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn and Jeremiah.

Back in June, the gathering went on an important outing to Egypt. In an Instagram post, the Varsity Blues alum shared photographs of himself and his family presenting with a camel, checking out at the Egyptian pyramids and that's just the beginning.

"#Egypt… With all my jargon, 'Amazing' dropped out of my mouth more often than not. We were gifted an enchanted encounter, one I'm actually handling - and may be until a mind-blowing end," Van Der Beek composed, to some degree, in his subtitle. "The children were heroes, my companions became siblings, and in spite of all the movement and time region crossing and early-morning cautions, I feel re-energized."

AUSTIN, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 30: James Van Der Beek (R) and Kimberly Van Der Beek go to HFC's Mind Wellbeing Supper on September 30, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
James Van Der Beek and spouse Kimberly Van Der Beek. Rick Kern/Getty
Taye Diggs Says The Genuine Full Monty Cast 'Fired Opening Up' During Practices About What Malignant growth Meant for Them
Later in December, Van Der Beek is set to show up on The Genuine Full Monty, a two-hour extraordinary where a gathering of male big names will strip down to bring issues to light for prostate, testicular, and colorectal malignant growth testing and examination.

Close by the star, the unique will likewise highlight individual entertainer Taye Diggs, Kansas City Bosses protective tackle Chris Jones and long-term Hitting the dance floor with the Stars judge Bruno Tonioli.

The occasion, motivated by the Oscar-assigned 1997 film The Full Monty, will be leader created by Anthony Anderson.

"Embarrassingly, I assumed I was simply helping Anthony Anderson out and supporting disease. However at that point once we arrived and we truly began to discuss these issues, everybody fired opening up and we got to know one another on an alternate level," Diggs as of late told Individuals of the unique.

The Genuine Full Monty is set to debut on Dec. 9.