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James Van Der Beek Details Stage 3 Cancer Battle: 'Cautiously Optimistic'

James Van Der Beek opened up about his treatment for stage 3 colorectal cancer

I’m in a place of healing, my energy levels are great,” Van Der Beek, 47, told People in an interview published on Friday, November 8. “I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family,” the Dawson’s Creek alum, 47, told People on Sunday, November 3. He has been married to wife Kimberly Van Der Beek since 2010 and they share six children: Olivia, 14, Joshua, 12, Annabel,10, Emilia, 8, Gwen, 6, and Jeremiah, 3.

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