Deion Sanders

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Deion Sanders had his bladder removed earlier this year after doctors found a tumor, says he’s beaten cancer

Deion Sanders said on Monday he has fought – and beaten – cancer after having his bladder removed, shedding light on the latest health struggles that have plagued the Hall of Famer. The University of Colorado head football coach, 57, and members of his medical team said in a news conference Monday that he underwent the removal after a malignant tumor was found on his bladder.