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Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery: 'I consider myself cancer-free'
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Sanders' experience and recovery are available from The Associated Press, as reported by KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
Deion Sanders, also known as Coach Prime, has made a significant recovery after undergoing surgery. He had an operation to remove his cancerous bladder, which also involved reconstructing the bladder using part of his intestine. The surgery was performed using robotic technology.
Sanders now considers himself to be cancer-free, and he feels like his old self again, a year after the procedure. Further details about Sanders' experience and recovery are available from The Associated Press, as reported by KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Deion Sanders, also known as Coach Prime, has made a significant recovery after undergoing surgery. He had an operation to remove his cancerous bladder, which also involved reconstructing the bladder…
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