James Van Der Beek says there were no ‘warning signs’ before his cancer diagnosis | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmber RaikenFriday 01 August 2025 00:29 BSTJames Van Der Beek opens up about colorectal cancer diagnosis on 'The View’Actor James Van Der Beek provided an update on his stage three colorectal cancer journey, two years after his diagnosis, stating it has been a challenging “full-time job.”He emphasized the importance of early screening for colorectal cancer, even without symptoms, as he experienced no warning signs before his diagnosis.Van Der Beek shared his approach to discussing his illness with his six children, advocating for honesty tailored to their understanding.He recounted how he initially dismissed irregular bowel movements as a minor issue before a gastroenterologist diagnosed him with cancer.The American Cancer Society recommends regular colorectal cancer screenings begin at age 45 for individuals with average risk.In fullJames Van Der Beek says cancer is a ‘full-time job’ and gives update on conditionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in