“Totally Shocked” - Brett Favre Reacts to Deion Sanders’ Secret Cancer Battle 3 Days After Coach Prime Opened up About Life-Threatening Ordeal
COLORADO, JUL 31 – Deion Sanders' early diagnosis and successful surgery highlight the importance of screening, especially given higher cancer mortality rates in the black community, medical team said.
- Deion Sanders disclosed during a Monday press event in Colorado that he was diagnosed with cancer of the bladder in April and underwent surgery to have his bladder taken out in May.
- Sanders' diagnosis led him to address the challenges of living without a bladder and encouraged others to seek medical screenings during his press conference.
- His openness has raised awareness about bladder cancer’s impact, especially for Black communities facing healthcare disparities and higher mortality rates.
- Brett Favre, interviewed by TMZ, said he was "completely caught off guard" but relieved by the successful surgery and called Sanders' leadership unique and inspiring.
- Now cancer-free, Sanders has returned to coaching Colorado, inspiring increased health awareness and perseverance within the football program and broader public.
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Pro Football Hall of Famer and current head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders, has been declared cancer-free following a recent battle with bladder cancer. The 57-year-old coach underwent surgery to remove his bladder after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease. The cancer was discovered during a routine check-up for previous […] The post Deion Sanders declared cancer-free after battle with bladder cancer appeared f…
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