Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in the late '90s and early 2000s teen drama Dawson's Creek, has revealed he was recently diagnosed with cancer.

The '90s star is taking the diagnosis in his stride. In December, he's set to star in the two-hour special The Real Full Monty, where the likes of Van Der Beek, Taye Diggs and other male celebrities will strip down to raise awareness for prostate, testicular, and colorectal cancer testing and research.

Mr. Van Der Beek, who played Dawson Leery in the ’90s drama, told People Magazine that he was being treated for colorectal cancer.

Hallmark alum James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, but feels lots of reason to be optimistic.

James Van Der Beek, star of the 90's drama Dawson's Creek, has revealed he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

"I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family."

James Van Der Beek's upcoming appearance on 'The Real Full Monty' aims to raise awareness about prostate, testicular, and colorectal cancer testing and research.

"I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it," James Van Der Beek said.

The 47-year-old actor is known for his role as Dawson Leery in the '90s teen drama series Dawson's Creek.He also portrayed a fictionalized version of himself in the Don't Trust the B**** in Apartment 23.

WASHINGTON — James Van Der Beek, who played the titular Dawson Leery on "Dawson's Creek," revealed over the weekend that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor released a statement to multiple outlets confirming his health battle, but said he was hopeful about the future.

He didn’t beat around the bush. “It is cancer,” James Van Der Beek shared with his 1.5 million Instagram followers on 4. “Each year, approximately 2 [million] people around the world receive this diagnosis.