“I’ve colorectal most cancers. I have been privately coping with this prognosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the assist of my unimaginable household,” Van Der Beek mentioned in a press release.
The actor’s rep Whitney Tancred confirmed the prognosis to CBS Information.
The 47-year-old actor didn’t present another particulars about his prognosis.
In line with the American Cancer Society, colorectal most cancers begins within the colon or the rectum. Signs embrace blood within the stool, modifications in bowel habits, stomach ache, bloated abdomen, unexplained weight reduction, vomiting and fatigue.
Regardless of the prognosis, Van Der Beek continues to work and can seem subsequent within the upcoming Tubi film “Sidelined: The QB and Me,” out Nov. 29.
The actor rose to fame taking part in Dawson Leery on “Dawson’s Creek” from 1998 to 2003. He’s married to Kimberly Brook they usually have six kids.
On Friday, he shared photos on social media of him celebrating Halloween together with his household.