which he revealed earlier this month.Yesterday (November 28), Van Der Beek shared a family photo on his Instagram page – featuring what he calls his “little blonde army” of children – in celebration of Thanksgiving. “It’s been a tough year… and I’m thankful for all of it,” he began.“For the giant life re-direct cancer has placed in my path.
For the gift of knowing what it feels like to have friends come through on such a profound level, and in ways I never would have been able to ask for had I not been going through it.”The 47-year-old actor continued: “I’m grateful for this new relationship I have to my body, and what I feed it.
I’m grateful to each and every one of you who has reached out and sent good vibes and prayers. It all lands and makes a difference.”A post shared by James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames)Colorectal cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the colon or rectum.
It affects the large intestine and digestion, and will statistically affect one in every 23 men throughout their lifetime.Earlier this month, Van Der Beek told PEOPLE Magazine: “I have colorectal cancer.
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