Terrifying reports have confirmed the scary health diagnosis of Dawsons’s Creek star James Van Der Beek.

According to reports from local media outlets, the star has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

The 47-year-old star was said to be dealing with the serious health condition privately but now has taken assistance from his loved ones to get the support he needs during this very difficult time.

The star explained to People Magazine that his life has turned upside down after all of this and he does not wish to back down in his battle.

The celeb also shared his optimism about the condition and how he is working alongside his team of doctors to get the assistance he needs and feels good at the moment.

The health condition usually begins inside the colon or rectum as per the American Cancer Society. After this diagnosis, fans were quick to rush to the star’s social media to wish him well and hoped he will have a speedy recovery.

The Dawson’s Creek star who shares six kids with his wife Kimberly continued to work despite the health scare and vows to do the same right now too.