Deion Sanders reveals bladder cancer diagnosis but says he's considered "cancer free" after treatment

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Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders, along with his medical team, including representatives from CU Anschutz and UCHealth, spoke about his bladder cancer diagnosis on Monday morning for the first 2025 camp news conference.
Sanders' doctor confirmed that his bladder was removed after the cancer diagnosis and they proceeded with the creation of a new bladder. She also said that Sanders is currently cancer-free.
"We removed the tumor. It was very high-grade and invading through the bladder wall. Not into the muscle layer, something we call very high-risk, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer," said Dr. Janet Kukreja with CU Cancer Center at the University of Colorado Hospital.
Sanders appeared in good spirits at the news conference, wearing a cowboy hat and overalls along with his signature sunglasses.
"It has been a tremendous journey," said Sanders as he became emotional. "God is good... God is good... You have no idea."
"I never once in this journey said, 'God, why me?'"
Sanders said that no one knew about his cancer diagnosis, not even the team. He also said he will remain in his position as head coach for the football team.
Kukreja said Sanders' outlook was "very good" and that they would keep him on surveillance with routine scans.
She said that new bladders are created for patients using their own intestines.
There has been speculation about his health after he hadn't been seen in public for some time after the end of spring practice in April. Sanders took to social media last month to say that he was OK.
"Coach Prime's Playbook with Romi Bean," featuring Deion Sanders, returns to CBS Colorado in August.

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Freeze-dried fruit sold at Sam's Club recalled over listeria risk

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Freeze-dried fruit sold at Sam's Club recalled over listeria risk

Boxes of freeze-dried fruit sold at Sam's Club retail stores have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice. Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC issued the recall for Member's Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack 15-count boxes due to the potential contamination of the organism that can "cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems," the FDA notice says. As of Thursday, July 31, the date the recall was published, no illnesses have been reported due to the possible contamination. The freeze-dried fruit was shipped to distribution centers in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming. How was the possible listeria found? According to the notice, the Cartersville, Georgia-based company discovered the possible listeria via internal testing of its products. The recalled freeze-dried fruit was distributed between July 1 and July 25 and sold in Sam's Club retail locations. The products were packaged in foil pouches inside a corrugated box, which had the lot number and expiration date located on the bottom, according to the notice. What freeze-dried fruit products were recalled? The recalled products are all 15-count Member's Mark Freeze-Dried Fruit Variety Packs with the UPC 1 93968 50900 2 and use-by dates ranging from June 24, 2027, to July 25, 2027, according to the notice. What are symptoms of listeria infection? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of listeria infection include: Fever Flu-like symptoms, such as muscle aches and fatigue Headache Stiff neck Confusion Loss of balance Seizures The FDA warns that while healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms, such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. What should consumers do if they have the recalled freeze-dried fruit? Consumers who have the recalled freeze-dried fruit in their possession should not consume the product, according to the FDA, adding that they "should discard it and may visit any Sam's Club for a full refund." Anyone with questions can contact Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC's Customer Service at 770-387-0451 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Freeze-dried fruit sold at Sam's Club recalled