James Van Der Beek Says Cancer Reignited His Passion for Acting and He's 'More in Love Than Ever' With Wife Kimberly (Exclusive) originally appeared on Parade. James Van Der Beek has entered a new act in his life—one ushered in by his cancer diagnosis.

James Van Der Beek was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023. He hopes more people will get screened earlier with the new Shield blood test.

After being diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023, James Van Der Beek has learned that living with the disease is a “full-time job.”