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James Van Der Beek's death at 48 puts spotlight on colorectal cancer, young people
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2:40Now PlayingActor James Van Der Beek's death at age 48 is putting a spotlight on colorectal cancer, and its rise among young people.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum, a father of six, was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2023, and publicly revealed his diagnosis in November 2024.
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