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Excerpt from
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adairalandry/2026/02/11/james-van-der-beeks-death-highlights-rising-colorectal-cancer-in-young-adults/
James Van Der Beek, lead actor in 1990s hit Dawson's Creek, died on Thursday at age 48 after a multi-year battle with colorectal cancer. His death highlights a growing crisis of young adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer is a malignant disease, often arising from slow-growing polyps in the lining of the large intestine or rectum. It primarily affects adults over 45 and is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
Van Der Beek, who died less than 2 1/2 years after being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer, used his platform to urge screenings from age 45 and warned people to watch for even subtle symptoms.
How Many People Are Diagnosed with Cancer Each Year?
In 2025, roughly 2.0 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States.
(source: https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/common.html)
How Many People Die of Cancer Each Year?
In 2025, an estimated 618,120 people will die of cancer in the United States
(Source:https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/common.html)
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