Overview

• On September 9, the actor posted an Instagram video from his annual videocolonoscopy at Buenos Aires’ Fundación Gedyt with Dr. Luis Caro under general anesthesia.
• He tells followers that a timely exam “te salva la vida” and says the procedure is the only way to know what is happening inside the body.
• Specialists cited in coverage recommend periodic screening for people over 40 or those with a family history of colon cancer.
• Diagnosed with advanced colon cancer in 2020 and in remission since July of that year, Bal says he will always be a patient and keeps up yearly checks.
• The footage shows his sedated, joking moments before the procedure, aiming to demystify anesthesia and reduce fear of the study.