In a birthday message, James Van Der Beek shared how his battle with colorectal cancer affected his wife and kids as he "had to look my own mortality in the eye."

James Van Der Beek reflected on the impact his cancer diagnosis has had on his marriage and his family. “It has been the hardest year of my life, and I wanted to share something that I learned with y’all,” the “Dawson’s Creek” alum began in a recent video on Instagram, in which he celebrated his 48th birthday.

In the candid clip, shared on Saturday, March 8, Van Der Beek told his supporters, "It has been the hardest year of my life." He continued with an anecdote, recalling how he "used

James Van Der Beek has opened up about the heartbreaking way his ongoing battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer has affected his marriage – revealing the diagnosis has left him feeling like he cannot provide for his wife and six children.

James Van Der Beek has been through hell and nightmare in the last few months when he was diagnosed with colon cancer, a disease that has completely changed his life for the worse.

James Van Der Beek opens up about his colorectal cancer diagnosis, sharing insights on self-worth and love in a heartfelt birthday video.

James Van Der Beek is reflecting on his difficult last year after being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2024. In a new social media video, the Dawson’s Creek actor, 48, discussed how his health struggles caused him to question his self-worth and how his health affected his wife,

In a recent Instagram video, James Van Der Beek opened up about the "hardest year" of his life. The Dawson's Creek star reflected on his battle with colorectal cancer as he marked his 48th birthday, and shared how his journey affected his marriage and family.

James Van Der Beek has recently opened up about how his fight with cancer transformed his marriage, family life, and identity. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. In an emotional Instagram video celebrating his 48th birthday,