Overview
- The annual procedure was performed under total anesthesia at Fundación Gedyt by Dr. Luis Caro and his team.
- Bal urges periodic colonoscopies for people 45 and older or those with a family history, emphasizing that early detection saves lives.
- Medical specialists cited in coverage recommend beginning screening at 45, noting videocolonoscopy is the ideal test because most cancers develop from premalignant polyps over four to five years.
- His video uses humor and candid reflections on anesthesia and preparation to reduce stigma and anxiety around the exam.
- The Instagram post drew significant engagement, extending his prevention message to an audience of nearly two million followers.