Overview

• On August 1, Van Der Beek shared an Instagram tribute marking his 15th wedding anniversary with Kimberly Van Der Beek.
• He credited his wife with saving his life and teaching him how to live fully during his Stage 3 colorectal cancer battle.
• Van Der Beek remains in active treatment, drawing strength from Kimberly’s caregiving and their six children.
• In a recent Today interview, he explained that honest communication about his diagnosis helps his kids understand and support him.
• He leverages his public platform to encourage early colorectal screening to potentially spare others from a similar journey.