Overview
- In a segment filmed at his Texas ranch, Craig Melvin’s Today interview with Van Der Beek aired Dec. 19, with Melvin calling it “refreshing and inspiring.”
- Van Der Beek explained that his gaunt look in a reunion video stemmed from a stomach virus and was unrelated to his cancer.
- He said the diagnosis prompted him to slow down, pay attention to nutrition, and begin what he calls a journey of self‑love.
- The Dawson’s Creek reunion proceeded without him because of a double viral infection, while his wife and six children attended and received a standing ovation.
- The 48‑year‑old, who disclosed stage 3 colon cancer in Nov. 2024, used the platform to stress the importance of screening; no new treatment details were shared.