James Van Der Beek Joins Cancer Awareness Special

James Van Der Beek is participating in the upcoming Fox special The Real Full Monty to raise awareness for colorectal cancer, a disease he was recently diagnosed with. The two-hour show, airing on December 9, features Van Der Beek alongside other celebrities like Anthony Anderson and Taye Diggs, who will perform a strip-tease to promote discussions about cancer testing and research. Van Der Beek shared his diagnosis on social media, stating he has been privately dealing with it while receiving support from his family. During filming, he was open about his cancer journey, aiming to help others through his participation. The show will highlight personal stories from the contestants, emphasizing the impact of cancer on their lives. Created as a counterpart to a UK program, the special aims to foster awareness and encourage viewers to get checked for cancer.