Explaining colorectal cancer: James Van Der Beek's cause of death

Name: Explaining colorectal cancer: James Van Der Beek's cause of death
Uploaded: 2026-02-12T20:34:34Z
Description: Beloved TV star James Van Der Beek died at 48 years old following a battle with colorectal cancer. A UTHealth Houston pointed out that this condition is the leading cause of cancer-related death for younger people. FOX 26's Rashi Vats spoke with Dr. Shaleen Vasavada about contributing factors, symptoms, and treatment for colorectal cancer.

Beloved TV star James Van Der Beek died at 48 years old following a battle with colorectal cancer. A UTHealth Houston pointed out that this condition is the leading cause of cancer-related death for younger people. FOX 26's Rashi Vats spoke with Dr. Shaleen Vasavada about contributing factors, symptoms, and treatment for colorectal cancer.

Posted February 12, 2026 2:34pm CST