Ryan Reynolds had ‘extremely subtle polyp’ removed in ‘potentially life-saving’ colonoscopy.

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Ryan Reynolds had an “extremely subtle polyp” removed in a “potentially life-saving” colonoscopy. The ‘Deadpool’ actor, 45, underwent the procedure with his friend Rob McElhenney, also 45, on camera in a new YouTube video to raise awareness of cancer.

Dad-of-three Ryan, who shares his kids with actress wife Blake Lively, 35, joked he only agreed to publicly broadcast the procedure if Rob learned Welsh.

He told viewers: “It’s a simple step that could literally, and I mean literally, save your life. ” Following his 30-minute rectal exam, Ryan was told by his doctor an “extremely subtle polyp” had been found.

The medic told the actor: “This was potentially life-saving for you – I’m not kidding, I’m not being overly dramatic. “This is exactly why you do this.