While talking with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America, James Van Der Beek said his health journey has been “a lot” for him emotionally. The 47-year-old actor became popular through his roles in the TV series Dawson’s Creek and the movie Varsity Blues.

The Dawson’s Creek alum recently appeared on Good Morning America for his first live television interview with Robin Roberts since revealing his cancer diagnosis to People magazine. “Physically, I’m great. I’m feeling really good emotionally. You know, it’s a lot,” he told Roberts about his health.

James Van Der Beek revealed that his stage three colorectal cancer diagnosis has been a lot on him ‘emotionally’

The actor shares new details about his health to ABC News’ Robin Roberts and why he chose to publicly reveal his diagnosis.

The “Dawson’s Creek” alum is set to appear in “The Real Full Monty” — a two-hour special dedicated to raising awareness for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer testing and research — weeks after sharing with the world he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023.

Speaking in a Good Morning America interview with Robin Roberts, James spoke about how his brood - whom he shares with his wife of 14 years, Kim - have been coping following his diagnosis.