The cancer is the third most common in the country and affects more than 40 thousand Brazilians a year
Success on TV in the 90s, the actor of the series Dawson’s Creek James Van Der Beek47 years old, he revealed, in an interview with the magazine People last Sunday, the 3rd, that was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. In testimony, Van Der Beek said he underwent private treatment for the disease.
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The tumor affects a segment of the large intestine, the colon and the rectum. The diagnosis can be made through two tests: the fecal occult blood test and colonoscopy.
According to the National Cancer Institute (INCA), This type of cancer is the third most common in Brazil, behind only breast and prostate cancer. It is estimated, for the three-year period 2023-2025, more than 45 thousand new cases per year in the country.
Apart from the American actor, other celebrities have also faced colorectal cancer. Remember:
Chadwick Bosemann
The star of Black Panther he died at the age of 43, after a four-year battle with colon cancer.
Emilio Surita
The presenter of the program Panicby Jovem Pan, was hospitalized last year for bowel cancer.
Luis Gustavo
In 2021, the actor died due to complications from bowel cancer. Luis Gustavo was diagnosed with cancer in 2018.
Skin
Known as the “King of Football”, Pelé died in 2022 due to colon cancer. The player had been battling the disease for about a year.
Preta Gil
Last year the singer was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and underwent surgery. However, about a year after the surgery, Preta announced the resumption of treatment, as the tumor affected four different parts of the body.
Recently, in an interview with Fantasticfrom TV Globo, Preta said he would have to amputate his rectum.
Roberto Dynamite
One of Vasco’s biggest idols died last year at the age of 68. He was suffering from bowel cancer, discovered in 2021.
Simony
Just over two years ago, the singer was diagnosed with bowel cancer during routine tests. Since then, Simony has undergone oncological treatments to fight the disease.
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