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Ryan Reynolds and his fellow co-owner of the soccer team Wrexham AFC, Rob McElhenney, nearly literally put their backsides on the line, for a lifesaving cause. 

Ryan Reynolds recently turned 45, which is the new recommended age to begin colon cancer screening.

Ryan Reynolds said doctors discovered a polyp during a colonoscopy he had after losing a bet. What is a colonoscopy? How does it help fight cancer?

Ryan Reynolds chronicled his colonoscopy after betting fellow actor Rob McElhenney. "This was potentially lifesaving for you," his doctor said.

Jason Mendez/WireImage/ Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Ryan Reynolds is raising awareness about colon cancer screenings by sharing details into his own experience

The actor said he lost a bet and agreed to record his experience getting the procedure. The 45-year-old posted the video on Instagram.

“This is exactly why you do this.”

“It’s a simple step that could literally save your life," he said.

Clinical trials are ongoing, and so far, five people have received the implant.

During a portion of an interview with CBS News on Wednesday aired on Thursday's "CBS This Morning," CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky responded to | Clips