James Van Der Beek, known for his role in Dawson's Creek, shares news of his cancer diagnosis.

In a recent statement published by People magazine, James Van Der Beek revealed that he has been battling colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor, best known for his role on the popular teen drama "Dawson's Creek," shared that he has been privately dealing with this diagnosis and has been taking steps to resolve it with the support of his family.

Despite the difficult news, Van Der Beek remains optimistic and is feeling good about his treatment. He also expressed his gratitude for his incredible family and their unwavering support during this challenging time. CNN has reached out to a representative for the actor for further comment.

Unfortunately, Van Der Beek's diagnosis is not uncommon. Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world, with 1 in 15 Australians developing the disease in their lifetime. In the United States, the statistics are also alarming, with about 1 in 23 men and 1 in 25 women being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.

At this time, Van Der Beek has not disclosed any further details about his treatment and has not addressed his diagnosis on social media. However, he did recently share some heartwarming photos on Instagram of his family celebrating Halloween. In the caption, he shared a sweet moment with his six-year-old daughter who was devastated when her angel costume didn't arrive in time for trick-or-treating. She was given the task of making her own halo, which she worked on for hours, and Van Der Beek couldn't have been prouder of her final project.

It's clear that family is incredibly important to Van Der Beek. He and his wife Kimberly have six children together, and he often shares photos and updates about their adventures on social media. In addition to his role on "Dawson's Creek," Van Der Beek has also made recent guest appearances on shows like "Walker" and will be starring in the upcoming Tubi movie "Sidelined: The QB and Me."

Despite his health battle, Van Der Beek continues to stay positive and focus on the things that matter most in life. We send our well wishes to him and his family during this difficult time.

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