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Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk

An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age, including those as young as 20. Actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, died at age 48 on Feb. 11, 2026, bringing the disease back into the limelight.

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Men lose their Y chromosome as they age. Scientists thought it didn’t matter – but now we’re learning more

Men tend to lose the Y chromosome from their cells as they age. But because the Y bears few genes other than for male determination, it was thought this loss would not affect health.

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Alfonso Ribeiro On Seeing James Van Der Beek Before His Death And The 'Breaking Lows' Of His Cancer Coming Back

The Dancing with the Stars host had an emotional message.

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Influencer Lorna Luxe ‘heartbroken’ as she announces death of husband John Andrews

Lorna said ‘my beautiful, brave John’ has died aged 64 after a battle with adrenal cancer

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Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for

The death of “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults

The Independent UK

There will be over 150,000 new colorectal cancer diagnoses this year - and it’s impacting more young people

Colorectal cancer rates in Americans younger than 50 have increased by 2.9 percent per year from 2013 to 2022, according to experts

The Independent UK

Urgent call for action on lung cancer in people who have never smoked

In 2020, lung cancer in people who had never smoked was the fifth most common cause of cancer death worldwide

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Country singer reveals horrific hate comment from follower amid incurable cancer diagnosis

Nat Myers first revealed his cancer diagnosis last year

The Independent UK

Which red flags which could signal bowel cancer?

Possible warning signs include blood in the stool, fatigue, unexpected weight loss and persistent abdominal pain

Evening Standard

Cancer in the EU: Cases rising across the bloc as health spending surges

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in EU countries, and as countries rush to invest more in combatting the disease, the rising number of cases poses a growing social burden.

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What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show

A record 71,517 people waited more than 12 hours in A&Es in January from a decision to admit to actually being admitted.

Evening Standard

Coronation Street star shares breast cancer update from hospital

Coronation Street’s Beverley Callard has shared a health update with fans after revealing her breast cancer diagnosis.

The Independent UK

James Van Der Beek’s Friends Share Heartbreaking Photos Of His Final Days After He Passes Away

“I couldn’t look at the photos without becoming emotional... He looked like a beautiful joyful soul. Heartbroken for his family and friends."

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What is bowel cancer? Symptoms to know after James Van Der Beek’s death

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“Should Have Hired A Money Manager”: GoFundMe For James Van Der Beek’s Family Sparks Fiery Debate

James Van Der Beek’s passing led to a GoFundMe page for his wife Kimberly, making critics ask why a former Hollywood leading man needed crowdfunding.

The Independent UK

Katie Holmes remembers ‘beloved’ Dawson’s Creek co-star James Van Der Beek

The paid starred together for six seasons in the teen drama.

Evening Standard

Katie Holmes mourns James Van Der Beek’s death as she pays tribute to 'beloved' Dawson’s Creek co-star

The paid starred together for six seasons in the teen drama.

Evening Standard

James Van Der Beek’s final Instagram post honoured his father and daughter after death aged 48

The Dawson’s Creek star died aged 48, his wife Kimberly, 43, confirmed in a statement shared on Instagram on Wednesday

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The Independent UK

James Van Der Beek honoured daughter in moving final post before death, aged 48

‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor was diagnosed with cancer in 2023

Euronews

'A heartbreaking loss': Celebrities pay tribute to James Van Der Beek

Tributes to the beloved star of Dawson's Creek, 'Varsity Blues' and 'The Rules of Attraction' have poured in on social media. James Van Der Beek died aged 48 after suffering from bowel cancer.

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Alfonso Ribeiro 'will always be there' for James Van Der Beek's kids

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Alfonso Ribeiro has vowed to "always be there" for James Van Der Beek's kids following the actor's death at the age of 48.

The Independent UK

Fundraiser for James Van Der Beek’s widow Kimberly passes $1m after family reveals financial toll of cancer treatment

Actor has died aged 48 after a long struggle with stage 3 colorectal cancer

Evening Standard

James Van Der Beek: GoFundMe for Dawson's Creek star's family raises $1.1million within hours of his death

‘One in a billion’: Dawson’s Creek cast pays tribute to James Van Der Beek

The Independent UK

‘One in a billion’: Dawson’s Creek cast pays tribute to James Van Der Beek

His family announced his death in a statement, saying he faced his final days ‘with courage, faith and grace’.

The Guardian - AU

Fundraiser for James Van Der Beek’s family surpasses $1m in under 24 hours

Dawson’s Creek star, who died on Tuesday, had been open about struggling to meet high expenses of cancer treatment

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