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James Van Der Beek but did not attend his scheduled appearance Today Show up on Friday morning.
Dawson’s Creek alum According to a press release shared by NBCUniversal News Group, an exclusive interview about his cancer journey was to be given during the episode.
Van der Beek was first diagnosed with Stage Three Colorectal Cancer In November 2024.
Later on Friday, Van Der Beek addressed his absence from the morning show, sharing a photo of himself and his daughter on Instagram.
“Without telling me you have kids, tell me you have kids,” the actor wrote above the photo. “Having to postpone @todayshow due to pink eye.”
Van der Beek shares daughters Olivia, 15, Annabel, 11, Emilia, 9, and Gwendolyn, 6, and sons Joshua, 13, and Jeremiah, 2, with his wife Kimberly.
“Sorry for pushing @craigmelvinnbc today,” he added in the post. “Pink eyes almost cleared. See you on December 17th.”
Conjunctivitis, or pink eye as it is commonly known, is one of the “most common and treatable eye conditions,” but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is “very contagious.”
The actor opened up about his cancer diagnosis for the first time in an interview People magazine last year.
“I have colorectal cancer. I am dealing with this diagnosis privately and taking steps to resolve it with the support of my incredible family,” he told the publication.
He said: “There is reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”
Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, both parts of the large intestine in the body’s digestive system.
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last month, Kimberly commented on a photo of her husband wearing his jersey from the 1999 movie varsity BluesSaying that he was “bouncing back.”
Best known for playing Dawson Leary on the beloved teen drama Dawson’s Creek From 1998 to 2003, Van der Beek was recently Forced to pull out of cast reunion Due to illness, missing the live reading of the pilot episode of the series.
He registered virtual presenceHowever, actor Michelle Williams thanked fans for buying tickets to the fundraising event Organized to support him.
Actor last seen Today in July, where he told the hosts he was “feeling great” and opened up about his cancer “journey”.
“There are a lot of ups and downs, and a lot of unknowns. Cancer, I call it a full-time job.” He said in the show.
He urged viewers to get screened for colorectal cancer even if they have no symptoms, as he had no “warning signs” before his diagnosis.
according to American Cancer SocietyPeople at average risk for colorectal cancer should start regular screening at age 45. People who are at increased risk of cancer should start getting tested even earlier.