Dallas Cowboys legend and current University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders was diagnosed with bladder cancer this year, but his condition was cured after getting his bladder removed, his doctors said at a press conference on July 28, 2025. Sanders revealed the health battle at a press conference alongside medical representatives from CU Anschutz Medical Campus and UCHealth. "This wasn't easy," Sanders said. "Men, everybody, get checked out." The cancer was discovered after Sanders was getting routine vascular testing for his circulation issues he's battled over the last several years. Sanders' doctor said a cancerous tumor was found in his bladder and the doctors decided to remove the bladder, which cured the cancer. Dr. Janet Kukreja, who described the tumor as "very aggressive," said Sanders' cancer had a high recurrence rate if treated within the bladder and that would have required extensive treatment for several years. Instead, Sanders decided on the more curative bladder removal option. Kukreja said the procedure was done robotically and that his lymph nodes were also tested. The lymph nodes did not show any cancer. After the removal, Kukreja said doctors essentially built him a new bladder from his existing intestines. FULL STORY: https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/deion-sanders-health-press-conference-updates-colorado-dallas-cowboys/287-3733c748-7dec-472c-86c6-20a4c26e1778