James Van Der Beek is opening on his trip with colorectal cancer, marking his 48th birthday with a sincere Instagram video titled What Cancer taught me.
In the sincere clip shared on March 8, the Dawson’s Creek Alumino described last year as the most challenging of his life.
Reflecting on his identity, Van der Beek recalled how once he defined himself only as an actor before adopting roles as a husband, father and supplier.
However, his cancer diagnosis forced him to reassess everything.
With regard to this, he admitted: “He had to come from nose to his nose with death,” while explaining how his illness prevented him from fulfilling the responsibilities in which he once worsened.
During the treatment, he could not keep his family in the way he had before, unable to help his wife, take care of his six children or even attend their land, according to people’s reports.
Through meditation and self -reflection, Van der Beek realized a powerful realization in saying: “I am worthy of God’s love, simply because they exist. And if I am worthy of God’s love, shouldn’t it be worthy of my account?”
In addition, he encouraged his followers to adopt the same mentality, stating: “” I am worthy of love. “Because you are.”
According to the publication, the actor first revealed his diagnosis of colorectal cancer in November 2024, sharing that he had been fighting privately with the disease with the unwavering support of his family.
At that time, he expressed optimism about his prognosis, stating: “There is reason for optimism, and I feel good.”
