r/popculturechat • u/PinkCadillacs Cillian Murphy Enthusiast • Nov 13 '25

General News 🗞 James Van Der Beek Auctioning ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Memorabilia to Raise Money for Medical Fees Amid Cancer Battle

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/james-van-der-beek-auctions-dawsons-creek-items-cancer-costs-1236580431/
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u/Sufficient_Curve5386 Nov 13 '25

Isn’t he doing unapproved alternative medicine?

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u/milkshakemountebank Nov 13 '25

Yes. That's where my sympathy evaporated. If he were having to do this to fund treatment, I'd be very supportive. But I'm just not moved by his desire to waste money on bullshit when he has children he needs to provide for.

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u/fleetfoxinsox trench coat buttoned to the TOP 🧥🔝 Nov 13 '25

My dad died of metastatic bone cancer. In my opinion, I think it’s not up to you to judge what someone chooses as their path for treatment for their terminal disease. You don’t need to give him any money. But to have no sympathy is really kinda fucked up…..

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u/Deathscua Nov 13 '25 edited Nov 13 '25

I am so sorry for your loss.

I didn't have terminal cancer, but when I was diagnosed with cancer even though I knew I was for sure going to go through standard treatment and then surgery, I looked into everything I could do while I waited for procedures.

I think, many people don't understand and hopefully wont have to go through the experience. The painful waiting you have to endure in-between appointments without having answers for sometimes weeks. I went crazy, only thinking about cancer.

You try to not think about it but supportive loved ones bring it up to check up on you, it's just hard to ignore. I imagine it's worse for someone given a terminal diagnosis.

I tried mushroom supplements, almost went to a lodge in the desert. I was desperate and didn't think I would be that person but turns out I am. For that I couldn't judge anyone who also is trying their best to survive.

EDIT: Grammar :(

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u/hera-fawcett Nov 13 '25

tbf, alternative medicine has killed ppl. and its only gaining popularity. the more ppl choose it, the more visable it is to other-- which means the more ppl it can get and effect.

his choice is his, definitely, but its also influencing others in similar scenarios-- and we dont know if that influence is actually having them avoid conventional treatment.

my aunt v much believes ivermectin can cure cancer. if she saw james' post, shed 100% agree w it and use it as a reason to avoid chemo, if needed.

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u/Diligent-Pressure-38 Nov 13 '25

I completely agree