The man who led band behind megahit 'More Than a Feeling' passed away on Monday.

The Dawson's Creek actor passed away on February 11 after battling colorectal cancer

The less-talked about symptoms still warrant a trip to the GP

Prostate cancer kills thousands of Americans each year but new research suggests men can drastically lower their risk

Doctors have said it's better to get checked out just in case

It has been predicted that over 36,000 men in America will die from prostate cancer this year alone

She thought it was 'probably nothing serious'

Vanessa Kendall was initially diagnosed with asthma.

The young woman said her cancer scans were 'lit up like a Christmas tree'

The Jersey Shore's Nicole Polizzi, better known as Snooki, shared her devastating health diagnosis with her followers

It's thought that each year around 1.5 million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer globally

Chase Johnson trusted her dog even when doctors weren't so sure

Van Der Beek 'passed peacefully' earlier this month

Taylor Scheib was no stranger to cancer in her family, but was left shocked when she received her diagnosis

The little-known symptom could be a sign of cancer

Bowel cancer is the second leading cause of death in America with an increasing number of people under 50 developing the disease

Cancer cases are on the rise globally so it's important to be aware of the symptoms

Jared Van Der Beek admitted he didn't realize the loss of his brother would 'hurt so badly'

James Van Der Beek thought the change in his bowel habits were because of his coffee intake

The Dawson's Creek actor was vocal about his diagnosis to help raise awareness

Tom Hayman suffered from painful symptoms for months before he was diagnosed

The actor is survived by his wife Kimberly and their six children

The poignant post came just two weeks before his death after being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer

James Van Der Beek spoke at length about the importance of early cancer screening prior to his death at 48