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James Van Der Beek Has Colorectal Cancer: Inside His Battle With the Disease and Updates on Condition


James Van Der Beek revealed he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in a statement. Inside his battle with the disease and what the actor has said so far.

“There’s no playbook for how announce these things, but I’d planned on talking about it at length with People magazine at some point soon … to raise awareness and tell my story on my own terms. Nothing about this process has occurred on my preferred timeline … But we roll with it, taking each surprise as a signpost, pointing us toward a greater destiny than we would have discovered without divine intervention,” the statement concluded. Kimberly commented on James’ Instagram post about his diagnosis, writing, “I love you baby.” Several other celebrities voiced their support for the star amid his health battle.

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