James Van Der Beek is speaking out about how he "went into shock" after being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.

"I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it," James Van Der Beek said.

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,

The “Dawson’s Creek” alum revealed he’s been coping with the diagnosis “privately” with the support of his family.

James Van Der Beek is opening up about his cancer diagnosis, days after revealing he was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer. The "Dawson's Creek" star sat down for a new interview with People and discussed the journey he and his family have been on in the last year.

Fans have been rallying around James Van Der Beek since news of his colorectal cancer diagnosis surfaced, sparking concerns for the actor best known for his role on Dawson’s Creek. Van Der Beek’s celebrated career,

From James Van Der Beek spreading awareness about colorectal cancer at a younger age to Gerry Connolly’s recent esophageal cancer diagnosis, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The former “Dawson’s Creek” star announced his diagnosis in an interview with People published Nov. 3.

Actor James Van Der Beek said he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and has been "privately dealing with this diagnosis," according to People magazine. The 47-year-old actor, known for his role in the teen drama series "Dawson's Creek,

The actor opens up to PEOPLE about finding out he has colorectal cancer — and what's next for him James Van Der Beek revealed on Nov. 3 that he'd been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer at age 46,

James Van Der Beek is best known for his role as the titular character in the popular WB series Dawson’s Creek. Since then, the teen heartthrob, now 47, has married and welcomed a slew of children. And recently,