James Van Der Beek is speaking out about his colorectal cancer diagnosis and the early, seemingly innocuous symptom that ultimately prompted him to seek medical attention. “It was just a change in bowel habits,

James Van Der Beek was sure that he was on top of his health — but then he was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer. After revealing his diagnosis earlier this week, the actor has shared additional details about his medical journey in hopes of raising awareness about colorectal cancer.

James Van Der Beek is opening up about how his cancer diagnosis has changed his life for the better. “I really don’t feel like this is going to end me,” the 47-year-old “Dawson’s Creek” star said in this week’s cover story for People magazine.

From James Van Der Beek spreading awareness about colorectal cancer at a younger age to Gerry Connolly’s recent esophageal cancer diagnosis, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

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,

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.