James Van Der Beek was sure that he was on top of his health — but then he was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer. After revealing his diagnosis earlier this week, the actor has shared additional details about his medical journey in hopes of raising awareness about colorectal cancer.

The 47-year-old “Dawson’s Creek” alum revealed his diagnosis via Instagram earlier this week, writing, “I’m in a good place and feeling strong.”

James Van Der Beek is attempting to remain in good spirits as he battles stage 3 colorectal cancer. The "Dawson’s Creek" star opened up about the challenges he has faced during his cancer journey. Van Der Beek,

I’d always associated cancer with age and with unhealthy, sedentary lifestyles,” Van Der Beek told People about the runup to the health discovery. “But I was in amazing c

James Van Der Beekmade a major life decision before receiving his cancer diagnosis. The Dawson's Creek actor, 47, revealed he underwent a vasectomy after he and his wife, Kimberly, decided their family was complete with their six children: Olivia,

Actor James Van Der Beek, who rose to fame in the hit show “Dawson’s Creek,” is breaking his silence about his battle with colorectal cancer in a new interview. NBC’s Maura Barrett reports for TODAY.