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James Van Der Beek, 47, is flooded with messages of support after revealing colorectal cancer diagnosis as fans wish him strength and praise star for raising awareness of disease

The actor, 47, revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer on his Instagram over the weekend, later clarifying People that it was colorectal cancer.

Following his announcement, the Dawson's Creek star was praised by fans on social media, as they voiced their shock and sadness and sent him well-wishes, while many said they hoped his candidness would raise awareness for the disease. He added that he felt forced to reveal his cancer diagnosis with the world before he had the chance to tell his loved ones, as a tabloid had planned to break the news (pictured in 2020) Following his announcement, the Dawson's Creek star was praised by fans on social media, as they voiced their shock and sadness and sent him well-wishes, while many said they hoped his candidness would raise awareness for the disease

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