"The actor's death has put the spotlight on the rise of colorectal cancer"
"James Van Der Beek, the star of Dawson's Creek, sadly died last week of colorectal cancer at the age of 48. He leaves behind a wife, Kimberly, and six children. He announced that he had cancer in November 2024."
"The news comes at a time when the incidence of colorectal cancer is rising in younger people. This is noteworthy because, in general, cancer is inclined to strike older people."
James Van Der Beek, star of Dawson's Creek, died last week of colorectal cancer at age 48. He leaves behind a wife, Kimberly, and six children. He announced that he had cancer in November 2024. Colorectal cancer incidence is rising among younger people. Colorectal cancer traditionally affects older adults. The increase among younger people represents a shift in typical age patterns for the disease. The timing of the death coincides with these epidemiological trends and draws public attention to earlier-onset colorectal cancer and screening considerations.
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