July 27th 2023.
Terry Crews is using his comedic ability to draw attention to a serious health concern. He reprised his role as President Camacho from 2006's Idiocracy to join Ryan Reynolds and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance for the "Lead From Behind" campaign.
The campaign included a colonoscopy for Crews that was documented on camera. During the procedure, Crews' doctor found potentially cancerous polyps in his system. This serves as a reminder of how life-saving regular medical appointments can be, especially for men over the age of 45 and Black men in particular.
In the video, the 54-year-old actor is seen entering the facility in full costume and being prepped by his doctor before the procedure. After 25 minutes, Crews is seen in the recovery room waking up from the anesthesia and being greeted by nurses. "And I didn't even feel anything in my a**hole," he said. "This is good."
When the doctor returns, he walks Crews through what he found during the exam with onscreen visual proof of what was removed. In his PSA, Crews as President Camacho concluded by saying, "Listen, this s**t will literally save your life. So if you 45 or 455 like me, get your ass checked. This s**t killing way too many of my constituents, especially Black men. And I need you all alive to vote for Camacho in 2020FO!"
Colon cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in Black men and women. Black people are about 20% more likely to get colorectal cancer and about 40% more likely to die from it than other ethnic groups. They are also at a higher risk of contracting colon cancer before the age of 50 and having the presence of more fatal proximal (or right-sided) tumors.
The tragic passing of actor and cultural gem Chadwick Boseman at the age of 43 from the disease was a stark reminder of the importance of colorectal health. Terry Crews is doing his part to highlight this vital issue, and it is our responsibility to take action and ensure our own health and the health of our loved ones.
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