Television and film star James Van Der Beek announced that he is battling ... processed meat consumption, and smoking. Colon cancer is also more common in males than females.

James Van Der Beek, best known for his portrayal of Dawson ... The NHS website notes that risk factors for bowel cancer include being over 50, smoking, obesity, or having a family history of ...

A doctor has urged people to get a test at 40 following news that the ex-Dawson’s Creek star, James Van Der Beek, has been diagnosed with colectoral ... Lifestyle factors such as smoking, diet and ...

A doctor has urged people to get a test at 40 following news that the ex-Dawson’s Creek star, James Van Der Beek, has been diagnosed ... Lifestyle factors such as smoking, diet and exercise ...

James Van Der Beek has disclosed that he's battling colorectal ... These improved survival rates are attributed to factors ...

James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer ... included in the improved survival rates, they've credited smoking less, more screenings, and better treatments.

Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek has ... active, not smoking tobacco and limiting alcohol all reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Regular screenings are also crucial for early detection.

James Van Der Beek is giving fans a look into his cancer journey. The 47-year-old is set to star in “The Real Full Monty,” a ...

In PEOPLE's exclusive first look at 'The Real Full Monty', James Van Der Beek reveals his colorectal cancer diagnosis to ...

James Van Der Beek is speaking out about how he "went into shock" after being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.

In August of last year, James Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer, he recently told People. Up until ...