James Van Der Beek is celebrating Thanksgiving with his loved ones and reflecting on his recent cancer diagnosis on Instagram.

James Van Der Beek, who revealed earlier this month that he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, took time out on Turkey Day to show gratitude.

James Van Der Beek paid tribute to his wife and kids following his stage 3 cancer diagnosis and reflected on his ‘tough year’

James Van Der Beek is looking on the bright side amid a recent health ordeal. The "Dawson's Creek" star, 47, revealed he's been diagnosed with colorectal cancer in a statement to People magazine published Sunday.

In PEOPLE's exclusive first look at 'The Real Full Monty', James Van Der Beek reveals his colorectal cancer diagnosis to friends Anthony Anderson, Taye Diggs, Chris Jones, Tyler Posey and Bruno Toniol

James Van Der Beek is giving fans a look into his cancer journey. The 47-year-old is set to star in “The Real Full Monty,” a two-hour special that will show “a daring group of male celebrities” strip down to raise awareness for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer testing and research.

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has spoken about his decision to go public with his cancer diagnosis. The 47-year-old actor revealed he had bowel cancer in a lengthy Instagram post on Sunday and that an unnamed tabloid was preparing to run the story, so he decided to beat them to the punch.