Actor Ryan Reynolds had polyp removed during ‘potentially life-saving’ colonoscopy

The 'Deadpool' actor is sharing his experience to raise awareness on colon cancer. Photo: AFP

Ryan Reynolds is spreading the gospel of colonoscopies after he had polyps recmoved during a preventive screening.

Together with pal and co-Wrexham A.F.C. chair Rob McElhenney, the Deadpool actor underwent the procedure and shared the results in a new video from Lead from Behind, which raises awareness for colon cancer.