Overview

• Van Der Beek says managing stage 3 colorectal cancer feels like a full-time commitment and credits yoga, a keto diet, stretching and prioritized rest with leaving him feeling great.
• The actor continues filming the Prime Video series Elle, describing on-set work as a welcome escape from treatment demands.
• Alongside his wife Kimberly, he has maintained transparent discussions with their six children, who have become emotional caregivers by making tea and asking how they can help.
• As a paid spokesperson for Guardant Health’s FDA-approved blood test, he highlights the importance of early colon screenings after undergoing his own at age 46 following the guideline change to 45.
• His journey underscores rising colorectal cancer rates in adults under 50 and supports the American Cancer Society’s recommendation to begin screenings at 45 for average-risk individuals.