Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian and American actor who has been a fan favorite over the years. He has won numerous honors over the course of his career in cinema and television. These include the Critics’ Choice Movie Award, three People’s Choice Awards, a Grammy and Golden Globe nomination, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time, with a global box office turnover of $5 billion. The actor is not only popular on the screen for his performances but is also considered a good person. The Red Notice actor recently went all out to spread awareness for colon cancer. He even uploaded the video of his own medical procedure in order to spread information and save lives.

Ryan Reynolds underwent a potentially life-saving colonoscopy

Ryan Reynolds on Jimmy Kimmel Live show
Ryan Reynolds

The Deadpool actor, Ryan Reynolds recently underwent his first ever colonoscopy and discovered a “subtle polyp” on his colon. The colonoscopy for the movie star was completed by CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook. The doctor explained to the celebrity that it usually only takes around 30 minutes to complete the procedure. After the actor turned 45 years old which is the new suggested age to start screening for those at risk, he decided to undergo the procedure. Ryan Reynolds personally went to Jonathon LaPook who used to be the actor’s doctor in the past as well. The actor admitted that a colonoscopy is a crucial surgery that everyone, male and female, should have at age 45. It was revealed after the procedure that the Free Guy actor was at risk of colon cancer but the surgery eliminated it.

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The Deadpool actor wanted to spread awareness about colon cancer

Deadpool
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool

While undergoing the procedure for the first time, Ryan Reynold decided to broadcast it to spread awareness. The Deadpool actor along with Rob McElhenney, chose to team up with Lead From Behind, a colon cancer awareness initiative. The actor told that his goal is to urge individuals, particularly men, to have the treatment when the time comes. The Green Lantern actor told:

“I would never normally have any medical procedure put on camera and then shared. But it’s not every day that you can raise awareness about something that will most definitely save lives. That’s enough motivation for me to let you in on a camera being shoved up my ass.”
The broadcast was made through a YouTube video that was posted on Ryan Reynold’s channel on Tuesday. The actor and Rob McElhenney stated that they wanted to demonstrate how the “simple step” can “save lives.” The video ended with the message that colon cancer is preventable displayed across a black screen.

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Ryan Reynolds is being praised on social media

Ryan Reynolds Is Just So Cool scaled
Ryan Reynolds

The actor’s video about colon cancer is receiving a lot of love from fans and media alike. Posting a video about one’s medical procedure requires a lot of courage, and even harder if it is something like colonoscopy. The stigma built around the procedure makes people feel uncomfortable and in order to break that, the actor decided to broadcast it. People on their social media are discussing and praising Ryan Reynold’s thoughtful action. The actor has once again proven why his fans love him so much.

The actor has gained massive support for him posting the video his medical procedure in order to spread awareness. People have started to talk about the much needed procedure to avoid the risk of colon cancer. Doctors on social media have also joined in to spread information about colonoscopy even more. It appears that the broadcast made by the actor was successful as it definitely helped in spreading awareness.

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Source: Page Six

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