MIAMI — "Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek stunned fans when he revealed two weeks ago that he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at just 47 years old. And, statistics show more people under 50 are getting the diagnosis, including one woman who was diagnosed at an even younger age.

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 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,

James Van Der Beek made his first red carpet appearance since announcing his stage III colorectal cancer battle. Van Der Beek, 47, stepped out at the premiere of Sidelined: The QB and Me in Los Angeles on Thursday4.

James Van Der Beek made his first red carpet appearance since announcing his stage III colorectal cancer battle. Van Der Beek, 47, stepped out at the premiere of Sidelined: The QB and Me in Los Angeles on Thursday,

Van Der Beek posed alongside his co-stars, Drew Ray Tanner, Deborah Cox, and Siena Agudong, marking a celebratory moment for the actor amid his health journey. Earlier this month,

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