Yesterday the world lost a beloved actor and father too soon. James Van Der Beek, known to so many from Dawson’s Creek and beyond, passed away at age 48 after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer. His wife shared that he faced his final days “with courage, faith, and grace,” surrounded by love. What the Numbers Say Colorectal cancer, what doctors often call colon or rectal cancer, has become increasingly common in younger adults. In fact, recent medical data shows that colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among adults under age 50 in the United States and rates in younger populations are on the rise. This Type of Cancer Can Be Treatable, If Caught Early When colorectal cancer is found early, before it has spread, it is one of the most treatable cancers. That’s because screening tests like colonoscopy can detect not only cancer but precancerous changes and […]
