Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men under 50 in the United States, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

(WBNG) -- After the death of actor James Van Der Beek, doctors are stressing the importance of early screening for one of the deadliest kinds of cancers. The Dawson’s Creek star died of colorectal cancer on Wednesday. He was just 48 years old. Gastroenterologists say that colon cancer can be prevented if people take early action.

In February, we recognize both Black History Month and Cancer Prevention Month. These observances present not only an opportunity to reflect on years of systemic inequality and unequal access to care,

(THE CONVERSATION) An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age, including those as young as 20. Actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, died at age 48 on Feb. 11, 2026, bringing the disease back into the limelight.