James Van Der Beek RIP

[superjohn]

Local kid (Cheshire) who made it big. For people my age Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues were pretty huge. He seemed like a really good guy and he was a father of six. Sad.

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[UConnTrumbull]

Awful news. RIP.

 

[B1GEast]

Way too soon. RIP

 

[WillMadsDad]

I ended up buying his Moxon jersey signed to help pay for his cancer treatment. Was really hoping he'd recover. Lost a few family to colon cancer.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Varsity Blues still gets a lot of play in my house when it’s on TV. Iconic movie back in the day. RIP Mox.

 

[Dibbie]

Terrible

 

[Scoe]

Awful, way too young RIP

 

[WallStreetHusky]

Wishing Mox an eternity of whip cream bikinis. Classic movie. Good actor, good man.

 

[HCCForever]

I enjoyed Varsity Blues but never saw Dawson’s Creek. Way too young especially with six kids. Ross Tucker who is on the Dan Patrick show mentions that he had a resemblance to James which is true. RIP.

 

[Waquoit]

He had colon cancer before they start screening for it. Horrible break. I know guys my age (60's) that still won't get a colonoscopy. i find that mind-boggling.

 

[gapere]

He had colon cancer before they start screening for it. Horrible break. I know guys my age (60's) that still won't get a colonoscopy. i find that mind-boggling.

I just got my first screening at 55, with a family history of colon cancer. I know, I know. It was him advocating for screening and the shock from finding out that he was dying from it that was the final push that got me to get it done. RIP.

 

[karstenkibbe]

Similar experience to @gapere … my grandmother died of colon cancer. My mother and my wife have been pestering me for a decade to get a colonoscopy. I’m embarrassed that I waited til this past Xmas eve, just a few weeks short of my 56th. Despite the brutal prep the night before, I was happy I got it done (and received a clean bill of health). I waited too long and realize now how irresponsible I was in delaying.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

He had colon cancer before they start screening for it. Horrible break. I know guys my age (60's) that still won't get a colonoscopy. i find that mind-boggling.

I was apprehensive and was shocked at how quickly it went when I didn it last year. Hardest part was cleaning out the system. The procedure itself was a snap.

 

[Waquoit]

I was apprehensive and was shocked at how quickly it went when I didn it last year. Hardest part was cleaning out the system. The procedure itself was a snap.

I tried to tell these guys, it’s a piece of cake.

 

[HCCForever]

Get a Colonoscopy. It’s a simple procedure and it could save your life. I’ve had two and they discovered and removed polyps in both cases but nothing serious. I didn’t think the prep was brutal.

 

[WallStreetHusky]

After my first screening, I totally understood Michael Jacksons addiction to propofol.

 

[karstenkibbe]

Get a Colonoscopy. It’s a simple procedure and it could save your life. I’ve had two and they discovered and removed polyps in both cases but nothing serious. I didn’t think the prep was brutal.

You’re lucky. Mine kept me awake til 3am. The epitome of brutal in every way possible.

 

[NoSpamHere]

Strong suggestion for those that want a mellow prep. Start eating soft foods, soups, etc… about 5 days before your colonoscopy. It makes the last step much easier.

 

[HCCForever]

You’re lucky. Mine kept me awake til 3am. The epitome of brutal in every way possible.

I guess I am. I just managed my diet for one day, drank the liquid and stayed home. Nothing too tough.

 

[Waquoit]

You’re lucky. Mine kept me awake til 3am. The epitome of brutal in every way possible.

That sucks. Hopefully, it will be better next time. My tip is, unlike most medical things I find, don't schedule too early. My latest two stage prep called for me to get up at 4:00 to take the 2nd stage. I have enough trouble sleeping as it is.

 

[WeAreUCONN]

I’m the same age as James. Grew up watching Dawson’s creek. Life passes us by too quickly.

 

[karstenkibbe]

That sucks. Hopefully, it will be better next time. My tip is, unlike most medical things I find, don't schedule too early. My latest two stage prep called for me to get up at 4:00 to take the 2nd stage. I have enough trouble sleeping as it is.

You’re so right. I was scheduled for early AM. When I’m back in 2035, it’s going to be an afternoon procedure!

 

[boog204]

Had my first colonoscopy this year. Prep was an experience for sure. Wouldn’t say brutal, but it’s absolutely the only thing on your docket. But it was a tremendous nap.

 

[willie99]

Heartbreaking

 

[nomar]

He had colon cancer before they start screening for it. Horrible break. I know guys my age (60's) that still won't get a colonoscopy. i find that mind-boggling.

RIP.

That's insane re those guys. A guy I work with is in his early 40s, went in for one, they found cancer, and he had to undergo treatment. He's in the clear for now. He'd have left a wife and kids behind if he didn't get that test.

I only just got one a couple years ago (I'm 49). They used to only recommend it for 50+ but wisely they've lowered the age. What I found odd was after I got a clean bill of health, I asked how soon I should get another one, and the doctor said 10 years. That seems crazy to me.