Sanders disclosed Monday that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, but after surgery his oncologist has considered him cured.

Some bladder cancer patients opt for intravesical therapy, which means chemotherapy is administered directly into the bladder; others benefit from approaches like immune checkpoint inhibitors, or a combination of both. During the press conference, Sanders said he chose to have his tumor surgically removed, which is called a cystectomy.

Deion Sanders announced on Monday a decision on the 2025 season following his bladder cancer diagnosis. The legendary NFL star turned college football coach announced on Monday, July 28 that he had been diagnosed with bladder cancer earlier in the year.