Boulder coach Deion Sanders declares himself cancer-free
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Deion Sanders, head football coach at the University of Colorado and Pro Football Hall of Famer, says he is now cancer-free one year after undergoing radical bladder surgery. Speaking in Boulder in an interview with the Associated Press, Sanders, 58, described how a malignant bladder tumor was discovered during a routine checkup last spring and treated with robotic surgery at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Surgeons using the Intuitive Da Vinci system removed his bladder and rebuilt a new one from intestinal tissue. Sanders marked Men’s Health Awareness Month by publicly demonstrating the robotic technology and stressing the importance of early detection.
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Timeline
- Last spring CT scan reveals bladder mass
- Last spring referred to Anschutz Medical Campus specialists
- Last year undergoes robotic bladder removal surgery
- Last year new bladder reconstructed from intestine
- Last summer misses Colorado Buffaloes offseason camps
- Over past year continues recovery from cancer treatments
- This month joins robotic surgery demonstration in Boulder
- This week publicly announces he is cancer-free
Why it matters
Sanders' story underscores the importance of routine checkups. His cancer was caught early, making treatment possible. It's a reminder to prioritize your health, even when you feel fine. Schedule that overdue checkup today.
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