Mr. Van Der Beek, who played Dawson Leery in the ’90s drama, told People Magazine that he was being treated for colorectal cancer.

Former “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek has cancer. The 47-year-old star made the revelation recently to PEOPLE Magazine. “I have colorectal cancer,” he told the site. “I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family.”

On Sunday, November 3, People reported that the Dawson's Creek star has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer — a cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. Van Der Beek, 47, told the outlet he is taking action to get well,