Deion Sanders declares himself cancer-free after surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders announced he considers himself cancer-free one year after surgery for a cancerous bladder. Sanders underwent the procedure last year, marking a significant step in his health journey. He has been vocal about his battle with cancer, providing support and inspiration to others facing similar challenges.
- •Deion Sanders is head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes.
- •He underwent surgery for a cancerous bladder last year.
- •Sanders has publicly shared his health journey recently.
- •His declaration comes just over a year post-surgery.
- •Sanders aims to inspire others dealing with cancer.
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders Believes He’s ‘Cancer-Free’ One Year After Bladder Surgery
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery: ‘I consider myself cancer-free’
- 6:46 PMESPN — Buffs' Sanders: 'I consider myself cancer-free'
"A year after undergoing surgery to remove his cancerous bladder, Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders says he considers himself cancer-free.
"The Colorado football coach is reflecting on the past year as he looks forward to the coming season
"Sanders had a malignant tumor in his bladder removed a year ago.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 3:26 PMDeion Sanders Believes He’s ‘Cancer-Free’ One Year After Bladder Surgery
The Colorado football coach is reflecting on the past year as he looks forward to the coming season
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 7:40 PMDeion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery: ‘I consider myself cancer-free’
Sanders had a malignant tumor in his bladder removed a year ago.
- ESPNJun 29, 2026, 6:46 PMBuffs' Sanders: 'I consider myself cancer-free'
A year after undergoing surgery to remove his cancerous bladder, Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders says he considers himself cancer-free.
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