Back off Colon Cancer

Many have reached out to me about James Van Der Beek and know how strongly I feel about PREVENTION. Colon Cancer Screening is not an elective thing. It's MANDATORY.

He did a great job by going in his late 40s. That wasn't enough. He was diagnosed with Colon Cancer at 47yo.

If you are 45 or have a family history of colon cancer and have not been tested yet, make the call or ask a friend or colleague like me to help you! Consider this your "sign".

James Van Der Beek, 47, Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer: 'There’s Reason for Optimism, and I’m Feeling Good' (Exclusive) James Van Der Beek has colorectal cancer, PEOPLE can confirm. 'I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family,' the star, 47, tells PEOPLE exclusively.