Deion Sanders' Return to Colorado Lifts Team Spirits After Cancer Battle
BOULDER COUNTY, COLORADO, JUL 30 – Deion Sanders credits prayer and medical care for his recovery and urges regular health checkups after surgery removed an aggressive bladder cancer tumor, doctors said.
- On Monday, Colorado Buffaloes football head coach Deion Sanders announced he is cancer-free after bladder removal surgery and reconstructive procedure. He credited prayer and his medical team for his recovery.
- His cancer was detected during an annual CT scan prompted by his blood clot history, revealing a bladder tumor in April.
- His medical team performed bladder removal and reconstructed a neobladder from his small intestine during the procedure.
- Sanders praised faith and medical care, saying he leaned on prayer during his battle and credited God and his doctors for his recovery.
- Looking ahead to the season opener, Deion Sanders hopes his health journey encourages others to prioritize regular checkups, as he prepares for the Aug. 29 game at Folsom Field.
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