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‘God is so good’: Deion Sanders opens up about his battle with bladder cancer

Deion Sanders cracks jokes after revealing he has his cancerous bladder removed
  • Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders revealed he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer.
  • Sanders underwent surgery to remove his bladder and create a new one, with doctors confirming he is now cured of the disease.
  • He disclosed that he lost 25 pounds during his illness and joked about now needing to use absorbent underwear.
  • The cancer was discovered during a routine CT scan for blood clots, prompting Sanders to encourage others to get regular medical check-ups.
  • Sanders kept his diagnosis secret from his sons, telling them it was a foot issue, to allow them to focus on the NFL draft.
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