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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Surges After Celebrity Tragedies

2/17/2026

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The deaths of actor James Van Der Beek and Catherine O'Hara's private battle with colorectal cancer have prompted many Americans to seek information about the disease.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder provides insights into colorectal cancer.
Dr. Céline Gounder highlights the dangers of colorectal cancer.

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Story summary

The deaths of actor James Van Der Beek and Catherine O'Hara's private battle with colorectal cancer have prompted many Americans to seek information about the disease.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder provides insights into colorectal cancer.
Dr. Céline Gounder highlights the dangers of colorectal cancer.