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Deion Sanders Had Bladder Cancer. Here's What to Know About a Disease that's Common in Men
BOULDER, COLORADO, JUL 29 – Deion Sanders announced he is cancer-free after bladder removal surgery and emphasized early symptom recognition, with over 90% of bladder cancers being urothelial cell carcinoma.
- Over 90% of bladder cancer cases are urothelial carcinoma, and according to the Houston Methodist Blog, early warning signs include painful urination, frequent urination, and blood in the urine, as of August 29, 2025.
- The Houston Methodist Blog reports that smoking remains the biggest risk factor for bladder cancer, with nearly 85,000 cases projected in 2025, according to the American Cancer Society.
- Overlap with urinary tract infections can mask signs, but Satkunasivam said symptoms like late-night bathroom visits and weak flow require evaluation.
- Early recognition of symptoms can improve outcomes, but survival drops significantly if cancer spreads beyond initial stages, according to the American Cancer Society.
- According to the Houston Methodist Blog, bladder cancer ranks as the 10th leading cause of cancer death in the United States, with its incidence decreasing in recent years.
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Source: AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images / Getty Deion Sanders is running up another bag with his latest endorsement deal with Depend Underwear. Now, he has a new partnership that’s more personal than ever. After having his bladder removed due to cancer in May, Sanders has teamed up with Depend, the brand known for making incontinence underwear. Depend’s parent company, Kimberly-Clark, confirmed the news on July 2…
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Deion Sanders had bladder cancer. Here's what to know about a disease that's common in men
Deion Sanders was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer this year. He says he had surgery to remove the organ and is now considered cured by his doctors.
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