Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
He appeared with his medical team, including representatives from CU Anschutz and UCHealth, to discuss his outlook and that he is considered “cancer-free.” Sanders’ doctor confirmed that his bladder was removed after the cancer diagnosis and they proceeded with the creation of a new bladder. She also said that Sanders is currently cancer-free. Sanders appeared in good spirits at the news conference, wearing a cowboy hat and overalls along with his signature sunglasses.
Sanders said that no one knew about his cancer diagnosis, not even the team. He also said he will remain in his position as head coach for the football team. Laparoscopic surgery is described as a surgical technique that uses a thin tube with a camera, to view and operate on internal organs through small incisions in the abdomen. There has been speculation about his health after he hadn’t been seen in public for some time after the end of spring practice in April.