Cancer
James Van Der Beek’s death at 48 spotlights rising colon cancer rates under 50.
Screenings, dietary changes and attention to symptoms are keys to prevention
Susan Miller
Staff Writer
Updated Feb. 12, 2026
Published Aug. 21, 2023
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