James Van Der Beek's Private Battle With Cancer

Why James Van Der Beek Doesn’t Want His Kids to Watch ‘Dawson’s Creek’
Even though Dawson’s Creek remains a fan-favorite among millennials and even the younger generations, thanks to streaming, James Van Der Beek has no plans to show it to his kids. The father of six starred on the beloved late WB drama as the titular Dawson Leery.
James Van Der Beek's Private Battle With Cancer: What to Know
Varsity Blues star James Van Der Beek has stage 3 colorectal cancer. Stage 4 is the most advanced stage of cancer, making stage 3 cancer still a fairly advanced form. The determining factor for the stages of cancer are tumor size and growth, tumor location and if the cancer has spread to areas beyond the site of its origin.
James Van Der Beek ‘neglected to inform my brain’ about striptease
James Van Der Beek and other stars are participating in "The Real Full Monty," a two-hour special to raise cancer awareness with a fun striptease element.
James Van Der Beek got caught at airport with 'Dawson's Crack' adult film in luggage
"Full Monty" brought him escapist joy. Van Der Beek even loved being the butt of a "Weekend Update" joke, which referred to the special as "Dawson's Crack." The zinger was particularly funny since Van Der Beek had been busted with a copy of a VHS porn video with the same title.
James Van Der Beek on How “The Real Full Monty” Taught Him the Importance of Asking for 'Help' After Cancer Diagnosis (Exclusive)
I know I was one of those — are just never wanting to ask help for anything. But being in a group like this, you realize... it's safety in numbers," Van Der Beek tells PEOPLE
James Van Der Beek Tears up Discussing His Wife Kimberly’s Reaction to Cancer Diagnosis
James Van Der Beek couldn’t hold back his emotion when opening up about wife Kimberly’s support throughout his cancer journey. The Dawson’s Creek star, 47, got choked up during his interview with Good Morning America on Tuesday,
The Full Monty: James Van Der Beek Strips Down to Urge Others to get Checked for Cancer
Actor James Van Der Beek went the Full Monty during a televised special raising awareness and funding for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer testing and research.
James Van Der Beek chokes up discussing his wife's support after cancer diagnosis
James Van Der Beek got emotional about the "unconditional love" he has received from wife Kimberly Brook amid his cancer battle.
James Van Der Beek opens up 1 month after announcing colorectal cancer diagnosis
"Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek has opened up about why he decided to speak out about his colorectal cancer diagnosis.
James Van Der Beek ‘dropped a bomb’ on ‘Real Full Monty’ co-stars with cancer
James Van Der Beek shocked his "The Real Full Monty" castmates when he told them he had colorectal cancer, the disease the special is trying to raise awareness for.
James Van Der Beek Sells Movie Merchandise To Afford Cancer Treatment
James Van Der Beek sells Varsity Blues merch to cover cancer treatment bills, highlighting the financial toll despite his $8M net worth.
'Real Full Monty' is personal for James Van Der Beek, who got naked during cancer battle
"Full Monty" brought him escapist joy. Van Der Beek even loved being the butt of a "Weekend Update" joke, which referred to ...
James Van Der Beek Doesn't Let His Kids Watch “Dawson's Creek”: They Don't Need to See 'Their Dad Pretend to Go Through Puberty'
"It's a great show, I love the show, I think other kids can watch it," Van Der Beek said James Van Der Beek is just “dad” ...