Colorado coach Deion Sanders announces he is cancer‑free

University of Colorado football coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders announced this week that he is now cancer-free, capping a multi-year health battle that included bladder cancer, multiple surgeries, and a recurring circulatory condition. Sanders made the announcement during a nationally televised interview.

Sanders revealed that an aggressive form of bladder cancer was diagnosed in 2025, discovered during a routine vascular exam. The treatment required doctors to remove his bladder and reconstruct a new one using part of his intestine. He credited early detection and his medical team in Colorado for his recovery. Sanders said he never questioned his faith during the ordeal.

The cancer diagnosis and treatment came amid ongoing issues with blood clots, a condition that first emerged years ago and led to the amputation of several toes. After a 2023 surgery to improve his circulation, severe leg pain returned last year, leading to a procedure to remove clots from his left leg.

The bladder reconstruction led to a period of adjustment and incontinence, which Sanders described frankly. He recounted concerns about accidents during travel and public appearances,...