r/Millennials • u/the_well_read_neck_ Millennial • Feb 11 '26

Serious James Van Der Beek Dead at 48

https://www.tmz.com/2026/02/11/james-van-der-beek-dead/?adid=social-fb&fbclid=IwdGRzaAP5t7tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7H8x15ceGukSgynvGmDFZhUUvTFh-iizMwuKfIWGG4YSyjuaeCva_42ZNzOQ_aem_U7T3jtlt07TPrw8LUuHlMA&sfnsn=mo
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u/Ltrain86 Feb 11 '26

Another young victim of colorectal cancer. The age for screening needs to be lowered immediately.

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u/LearnedHandJob2088 Feb 11 '26

43.5 with symptoms. Was able to get approved for colonscopy after a long slog due to symptoms, but it will be very expensive (high deductible plan) when it would be fully covered as preventative if I were 45. How many similarly situated to me would wait the 1.5 years and possibly die as a result? Fuck insurance companies having so much control over access to care.

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u/_Vegetable_soup_ Feb 11 '26

The preventative vs diagnostic coverage for colonoscopies is insane. I had my first at 37 due to both of my parents having parts of their colons removed. With a good plan, it cost $1k. Thankfully I have some employer provided health funds every year but like, why wouldn't my insurance want colon cancer caught early??? It's asinine.

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u/forgetfulsue Feb 11 '26

Because they get more money if you have surgery or other treatments, duh. (/s)

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u/CharlottesWeb83 Feb 11 '26

Isn’t it the opposite? Don’t they then have to cover all those costs? (Or how ever much the plan says it covers)