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Coach Deion Sanders 'cured from cancer' after bladder surgery

Coach Deion Sanders 'cured from cancer' after bladder surgery

Summary

Deion Sanders, a football coach, had surgery to remove his bladder due to cancer. Doctors say he is now cured and will continue coaching at the University of Colorado Boulder. Sanders encourages others to get regular health checks.

Key Facts

  • Deion Sanders had bladder surgery in May after a cancer diagnosis.
  • Sanders is the football coach for the University of Colorado Boulder.
  • Doctors say Sanders is now cured of the cancer.
  • The cancer was classified as "high grade" but not invasive to muscle tissue.
  • Sanders will not retire and plans to continue coaching.
  • Sanders relies on adult diapers due to bladder control issues post-surgery.
  • He encouraged men, especially African-American men, to get regular health checks.
  • Sanders has previously dealt with other health problems, including a blood clot in 2021.

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