Former NFL player Deion Sanders announces he had bladder cancer but has since recovered.

Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders had been noticeably absent from the public eye this summer, sparking rumors and speculation about his well-being. However, during a press conference on July 28, Sanders opened up about his health, revealing that he had been battling bladder cancer. The good news? He is now cancer-free.

According to reports from Yahoo Sports, the NFL Hall of Famer had been keeping the details of his illness private, leading to various speculations. But his son had reassured concerned fans on social media that his father was simply going through some things and would be back to his usual self soon. During the press conference, Sanders' doctor, Dr. Janet Kukreja, shared that the coach had undergone successful surgery to remove his bladder after a malignant tumor was discovered earlier this year. She confidently declared that he had been "cured" of the cancer.

Dr. Kukreja also mentioned that the type of cancer Sanders had was known for its high recurrence rate. In light of this, the coach made the brave decision to opt for the "curative" option of having his bladder removed. It was a tough choice, but one that ultimately led to his full recovery.

During the press conference, Sanders also revealed that even his own sons were unaware of his health struggles. In order to spare them from unnecessary worry, he had told them it was a foot issue, as both of them were starting their rookie seasons in the NFL. "There were a lot of things going on at that time, especially on draft day," Sanders shared. "But it wasn't just that. I also had a surgery coming up. To this day, my sons still don't know what happened. I just told them it was something with my foot so they could focus on making the team, not on their dad's health."

Sanders was referring to the two toes he had to have amputated on his left foot in 2021 while he was coaching at Jackson State University. He also revealed that he had undergone a total of 14 surgeries since then, making his battle with cancer even more challenging.

The coach did make light of his situation, joking that fans might spot a portable toilet on the sidelines during the upcoming season. This was because his new bladder was created using parts of his intestines, and he wanted to assure fans that he would be back on the sidelines, leading the team. This season will mark the first time that Sanders will be coaching without his two sons on the team, a bittersweet moment for the proud father.

In other related news, it was recently announced that Sanders had signed a $54 million extension with Colorado, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid coaches in the country. It's safe to say that despite his health struggles, Sanders' career is still on the rise.

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