1 week Ago By TMZ Staff
James Van Der Beek is keeping his loved ones close during his cancer battle ...
stepping out in Austin with his family for a grocery store run. Check it out ..
. the "Dawson's Creek" alum is seen swinging by a Whole Foods in Texas with several of his children in tow -- proving life goes on even amid health troubles. In the photos, James holds his head high, wearing a camo-inspired ensemble .
.. including a baseball cap, cut-off tee, and shorts.
The actor is the epitome of a doting dad in the pics, with JVDB holding hands with one of his little ones and helping another carry a big paper bag. This excursion comes a week after James spoke out about his colorectal cancer diagnosis ..
. which he's currently receiving treatment for. At the time, he said he had "reason for optimism" on his health journey, adding he's been "feeling good.
" He added in a candid Instagram update ...
"I’ve been dealing with this privately until now, getting treatment and dialing in my overall health with greater focus than ever before. I’m in a good place and feeling strong. It’s been quite the initiation, and I’ll tell you more when I’m ready.
" Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. While James has been working through his cancer battle -- his film, "Sidelined: The QB and Me," is currently in post-production -- it's clear he's been prioritizing his family ..
. which includes his wife Kimberly and their 6 children, daughters Olivia , Annabel , Emilia and Gwendolyn and two sons, Joshua and Jeremiah ..
