Almost there.
Ryan Reynolds had his first colonoscopy, which he broadcasted to help de-stigmatize the operation, and found a “subtle polyp” on his colon.
In order to urge individuals, particularly men, to have the treatment when the time comes, the “Deadpool” actor, 45, and his Wrexham soccer club co-chairman, Rob McElhenney, choose to team up with Lead From Behind, a colon cancer awareness initiative.
The two said in a YouTube video that was posted to Reynold’s channel on Tuesday that they wanted to demonstrate how the “simple act” can “save lives.”
Reynolds stated that she “would never ordinarily have any medical procedure done on camera and subsequently disseminated.”
But it doesn’t happen often that you can spread the word about something that will unquestionably save lives. I’m motivated enough to let you in on a camera being jammed up my ass because of that.
Reynolds discovered a “very slight polyp” on the right side of his colon during the treatment, which was quickly removed.
The doctor informed the actor that the tissue “was potentially life-saving for you” and that he wasn’t exaggerating when he said this. “This is the reason you act in this way. You were symptom-free.
McElhenney’s doctor stated they discovered three polyps, saying they “weren’t a big concern, but it’s definitely a positive thing that we spotted them early and removed them.”
The 45-year-old star of “Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” who was overjoyed, jokingly claimed that he “won” the contest because he had two more polyps than Reynolds.
At the conclusion of the video, a warning reading “Colon cancer is preventable” appeared on a black screen. “Ask your doctor about obtaining a colonoscopy if you’re 45 or older. And assist Rob and Ryan in beating cancer.
