'Dawson's Creek' Star Has Colorectal Cancer

James Van Der Beek, 47, has cancer. The "Dawson's Creek" star revealed to People Magazine that he's been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. "I’ve been dealing with this privately until now, getting treatment and dialing in my overall health with greater focus than ever before. I’m in a good place and feeling strong," he said in a post on Instagram. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer among men and women in the U.S.