The Colorado coach said he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer, but his doctors considered him cured following surgery. Colorado coach Deion Sanders shared that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer but after surgery his oncologist considered him cured. Deion Sanders reveals bladder cancer diagnosisWhat they're saying:Janet Kukreja, the director of urologic oncology at the CU Cancer Center/UCHealth University of Colorado hospital, said Sanders had his bladder removed as part of the surgical plan. FILE - Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders talks during day two of Big 12 Media Days on Wednesday, July 09, 2025 at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX. Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes went 4-8 in his first season and 9-4 last season, with an appearance in the Alamo Bowl.