'Dawson's Creek' Actor James Van Der Beek Diagnosed With Colon Cancer | US television

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has revealed he has been diagnosed with colon cancer.

Despite the diagnosis, the 47-year-old said there was “reason for optimism” and he was feeling “good” as he made the announcement in an interview with US media People.

The star made his name playing Dawson Leery in the US teen drama series from 1998 to 2003 and is set to appear in a US Fox special called The Real Full Monty, based on the 1997 British film and which will feature a group of male celebrities taking off their clothes to raise awareness for cancer awareness and research.

He told People: “I have colon cancer, I have dealt with this diagnosis privately and, with the support of my incredible family, have taken steps to resolve it. “There is reason for optimism and I feel good.”

The Connecticut actor has continued his work, appearing in an episode of Walker, the reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger on US channel The CW. He will also appear in Sidelined: The QB And Me, a Tubi original film releasing on November 29th.

He told People that he prioritized time with his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek and their children Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn and Jeremiah.

Van Der Beek is also known for his roles as a fictional version of himself in Don't Trust the B—- in Apartment 23, in CSI: Cyber ​​as FBI Agent Elijah Mundo, and as Matt Bromley in the first season of the FX drama Pose.

Colorectal cancer can arise in the rectum or large intestine and is one of the most common types of cancer in many parts of the world. It is sometimes called colorectal cancer because it affects the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. Symptoms include pain in the rectum or anus, a change in the appearance or shape of stool, blood or mucus in the stool, unexplained anemia, or a change in normal bowel habits.