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James Van Der Beek Calls Cancer a 'Full-Time Job' and Explains His Honest Talks With His Kids

Feeling great, he balances shooting the Legally Blonde prequel with his role as a Guardant Health ambassador urging early colorectal screening

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Overview

  • He describes living with stage 3 colorectal cancer as a lifelong, full-time job that requires continual treatment and adaptation.
  • He has revamped his routine with stretching, yoga, a ketogenic diet and prioritized rest to bolster his health during chemotherapy.
  • He credits his six children’s emotional resilience and candid communication, saying they know when he’s in pain and rally to support him.
  • He remains professionally active in the upcoming Prime Video series Elle, finding refuge in the focus and camaraderie of set life.
  • As a paid spokesperson for Guardant Health, he stresses following the lowered screening age and the FDA-approved blood test’s role in early detection.