"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis

James Van Der Beek revealed he has been diagnosed pinch colorectal cancer.

The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared nan news connected Sunday, telling People that contempt nan diagnosis, location is "reason for optimism, and I'm emotion good."

"I person colorectal cancer. I've been privately dealing pinch this test and person been taking steps to resoluteness it, pinch nan support of my unthinkable family," Van Der Beek, 47, told nan outlet.

He did not supply immoderate different specifications astir his diagnosis.

CBS News has reached retired to Van Der Beek's rep for comment.

James Van Der Beek arrives astatine nan 71st Primetime Emmy Awards connected Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, astatine nan Microsoft Theater successful Los Angeles. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

According to nan American Cancer Society, colorectal crab starts successful nan colon aliases nan rectum. Symptoms see humor successful nan stool, changes successful bowel habits, abdominal pain, bloated stomach, unexplained weight loss, vomiting and fatigue.

Despite nan diagnosis, Van Der Beek continues to activity and will look adjacent successful nan upcoming Tubi movie "Sidelined: The QB and Me," retired Nov. 29.

The character roseate to fame playing Dawson Leery connected "Dawson's Creek" from 1998 to 2003. He is joined to Kimberly Brook and they person six children.

On Friday, he shared photos connected societal media of him celebrating Halloween pinch his family.

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