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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Health
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Takeaways from Deion Sanders' press conference updating his health
Deion Sanders shocked the sports world Monday morning, announcing he was treated for bladder cancer earlier this year and is now cancer free. While it was not the traditional opening to fall camp that one expected, Sanders provided the Colorado team and its fans with much-needed clarity on his health ahead of the season. Sanders did not discuss anything directly related to the team, despite it being the first day of camp; instead, he focused solely on his health. With so much discussed during Monday's press conference, we broke down everything that was said into five key takeaways. Deion Sanders is cured of bladder cancer The most significant piece of news to emerge from the press conference is that Deion Sanders is cancer-free. After a relatively short battle with bladder cancer, Sanders and his oncologist, Janet Kukreja, said that he is cured after the removal of his entire bladder. The Colorado football program couldn't ask for better news going into the season, as Sanders' cancer battle is behind him. Sanders' cancer was caught early Despite not having symptoms, Sanders' cancer was caught early, allowing for the removal of the bladder before the cancer spread. The cancer was caught during a routine CT scan that Sanders received because of his history of blood clot issues. He chose a treatment plan beneficial to his life goals Sanders is a father of five and the football coach of a Power Four program; weekly visits to a hospital to receive cancer treatments did not fit his needs. Sanders instead chose to remove his bladder, which included the creation of a prosthetic bladder made from his intestine. Colorado football will be immensely motivated this season If playing for Coach Prime was not motivating enough, every player on Colorado's roster will now be playing for a coach who fought cancer a certain way so he could coach them this fall. That is inspirational for the entire locker room. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Deion Sanders' health update press conference takeaways
Daily Mail
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Popular 90s heartthrob gives health update after cancer diagnosis: 'Really makes me cry'
James Van Der Beek has shared a health update amid his ongoing battle with colon cancer and said he'd been left 'crying' by the response from fans. The Dawson's Creek heartthrob, 48, who was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in August 2023, admitted that he would likely continue to fight the disease for the remainder of his life. During an Interview with James compared deal with cancer to a 'full time job' and said he'd undertaken a huge life change, including taking up yoga and a diet overhaul in a bid to stay healthy. He said: 'The beauty of just taking things a little bit more slowly and prioritising rest and really allowing that to be the job, I'm just on the journey. It's a process. It'll probably be a process for the rest of my life'. James went on to reveal that he'd been left in tears after numerous fans said they'd sought medical help thanks to him speaking so openly about colon cancer. 'Guys I see at the gas station, people come up to me at a coffee shop, I appreciate it every time, That's been stuff that really makes me cry'. He went on: 'When people say, "I got checked, I got a colonoscopy, I got a polyp removed", just to save somebody that journey'. Earlier this year James opened up about his cancer journey as he marked his 48th birthday. He told his 1.6 million followers the last year, 'has been the hardest of my life,' in a video posted on social media. Labeling the clip 'What Cancer Taught Me,' the Dawson's Creek alum described how coming 'nose to nose with Death,' had helped him redefine who he is. 'When I was younger, I used to define myself as an actor, which was never all that fulfilling, and then I became a husband and it was much better and then I became a father and that was the ultimate,' he told the camera while sitting in what looked like the family home he shares with his wife, Kimberly and their six children. He said being away from his family for treatment and living alone in an apartment had forced him to 'look my own mortality in the eye.' 'All of those definitions that I cared so deeply about were stripped from me,' the devoted dad said. James went on to reveal that he'd been left in tears after numerous fans said they'd sought medical help thanks to him speaking so openly about colon cancer 'I was away for treatment, so I could no longer be a husband who was helpful to my wife. I could no longer be a father who could pick up his kids and put them to bed and be there for them. I could not be a provider because I wasn't working.' As he was contemplating his identity, the Vampirina voice actor said, 'I was faced with the question, "If I am just a too-skinny, weak guy, alone in an apartment with cancer, what am I?" The Downsizing actor said he was meditating on that question, when he got an answer regarding what he considered his diminished status. 'I am worthy of God's love simply because I exist. And if I'm worthy of God's love, shouldn't I also be worthy of my own?' he asked. 'As I move through this healing portal toward recovery, I wanted to share that with you because that revelation that came to me was in no small part to all the prayers and the love that had been directed toward me,' he said. The Varsity Blues star then encouraged those watching the video to try to incorporate the message into their own lives, regardless of their beliefs. 'I certainly don't claim to know what God is or explain God, my efforts to connect to God are an ongoing process that is a constant unfolding mystery to me,' he explained. 'But, if it's a trigger that feels too religious, you can take the word God out in your mind and it can simply be "I am worthy of love." Because you are.' He then thanked his fans for their prayers, and wished them 'a blessed day.' Colon cancer has been a growing concern in the United States among younger people and is the leading cause of cancer death among those in the 20 to 49 year-old age group, according to the National Institutes of Health. Van Der Beek said his cancer was discovered after undergoing a colonoscopy in August 2023. He did not reveal his diagnosis until November 2024. He has not revealed what his treatment regimen has been for the disease, but told People that 'if you've heard about it, I've probably touched on it.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
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Sofía Vergara Undergoes Knee Surgery
Originally appeared on E! Online Sofía Vergara is on the mend. Over a year after revealing she underwent a successful knee surgery, the Modern Family alum gave an update on her health, sharing that she is now in recovery from a second operation. In a photo shared to Instagram July 25, Vergara—wearing a blue hospital gown and wristband—smiled for a selfie while sitting in a doctor's room with a privacy curtain behind her. And in a second shot, the 53-year-old showed a close-up of her leg, which featured a grey brace on her calf and a white bandage on her knee. "It's done," Vergara—who did not disclose why she needed the surgeries—captioned the images. "Round 2." Indeed, this was not the Griselda star's first time going under the knife. Back in April 2024, Vergara revealed that she underwent an operation on her knee and was being cared for by her then-boyfriend, orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman, who she announced her split from in January 2025 following more than a year of dating. More from E! Online How Bryan Kohberger's Mom and Sister Reacted in Court to Idaho Murder Sentencing Chris Martin's Ex Gwyneth Paltrow Jokes About Coldplay Scandal as New Astronomer Spokesperson Brooke Hogan's Husband Addresses 'Challenging Time' After Hulk Hogan's Death "If u ever get a [major] knee surgery make sure u Get a handsome doctor who will sleep with u that night... !" she wrote on her Instagram Stories at the time. "Luv u." And Vergara's knee surgery isn't the only health journey she's gotten candid about over the years. In 2021, the actress reflected on being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at age 28. "When you're young and you hear that word, 'cancer,' your mind goes to so many places," she shared during a Stand Up To Cancer TV special at the time. "But I tried not to panic, and I decided to get educated. I read every book and found out everything I could about it." Luckily, Vergara's diagnosis wasn't life threatening, and she was deemed cancer free after having an operation to remove her thyroid gland, as well as undergoing radiation treatment. "I was fortunate to have caught it early and to have the support of my doctors and most importantly, my family," Vergara said. "I learned a lot during that time, not just about thyroid cancer but I also learned that in times of crisis, we're better together and if we're going to end cancer, it's going to require a team effort." For more stars who have opened up about their health scares, keep reading. Lupita Nyong'o's Uterine FibroidsSuki Waterhouse's HerniaBrian Austin Green's Perforated AppendixAdam Devine's Long-Term Injury From Childhood AccidentJason Tartick's Back InjuryMatt Kirschenheiter's Heart AttackTracy Morgan's Medical EmergencyChristy Carlson Romano's Eye InjuryAmy Schumer's Cushing SyndromeCasey Fitzgerald's Neck Injury From Hockey Skate BladeHailey Bieber's Blood ClotJustin Bieber's Ramsay Hunt SyndromeJamie Foxx's Brain Bleed & StrokeEmilia Clarke's Brain AneurysmCori Broadus's StrokeShailene Woodley's Health Battle For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Billy Joel, 76, breaks silence on his brain disorder and how it forced him to step back from music
Billy Joel gave an emotional update on his health amid his battle with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). He revealed his diagnosis in May, and announced the cancellation of his forthcoming concerts following recent onstage struggles. The condition's impacted the 76-year-old's 'hearing, vision, and balance', and he opened up about his condition on Monday's Club Random With Bill Maher podcast, where he said: 'I feel fine. My balance sucks. It's like being a boat.' Joel said doctors could not identify the cause of the condition, and said: 'They don't know… I thought it must be from drinking.' Over the years, Joel's been open about his struggles with alcohol and substance abuse, as well as his battles with mental health, which at one point led to a suicide attempt amid career pressures. He said: 'I feel good. They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling.' According to Mayo Clinic: 'Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in the brain, enlarging the ventricles and puts pressure on brain tissue, potentially causing damage and neurological symptoms.' Joel underwent targeted physical therapy as prescribed by his doctor and was 'advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period'. When diagnosed early, NPH could be effectively treated with surgery to drain excess fluid from the brain to relieve pressure and the symptoms. However, if left untreated, the condition could cause permanent damage later on. The musical legend also expressed his gratitude for the care he had received and thanked fans for their continued support. Joel said on Instagram: 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.' A statement added: 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.' Opening up: The singer used Instagram to share details of his diagnosis The post added: 'He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' The new health update was after Joel previously postponed his tour by only four months 'due to a medical condition'. A statement on Instagram on March 11 revealed the tour had been halted after Joel underwent a recent surgery: 'The current tour will be postponed for four months to allow him to recover from recent surgery and to undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors. 'Joel is expected to make a full recovery.' The star posted: 'While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first. I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.' Multiple fans speculated if his medical issues were connected to a recent fall on stage. In late February, Joel suffered a nasty fall during a gig at the Mohegan Sun resort in Connecticut, which sparked major fear amongst fans. Footage from the show captured the Grammy-winner as he spun a mic stand before he hurled it across the stage - only to suddenly topple over moments later. Photos and clips of the fall captured Joel as he appeared to stumble before hitting the stage hard on his side, then rolling on to his back. Joel was helped up and managed to carry on with the rest of the show.
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Billy Joel, 76, breaks silence on brain disorder battle which forced him to step back from singing career
Billy Joel has given an emotional update on his health amid his battle with brain disorder, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). In May, music icon Joel, 76, revealed his diagnosis and announced the cancellation of his upcoming concerts, following recent onstage struggles. The condition has impacted Joel's 'hearing, vision, and balance,' with the Uptown Girl hitmaker opening up about his condition on Monday's Bill Maher's Club Random podcast. He said: 'I feel fine. My balance sucks. It's like being a boat.' Joel said doctors cannot identify the cause of the condition, adding: 'They don't know… I thought it must be from drinking.' Over the years, Joel has been open about his struggles with alcohol and substance abuse, as well as his battles with mental health, which at one point led to a suicide attempt amid career pressures. 'I feel good. They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling' he said. 'Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in the brain, enlarging the ventricles and puts pressure on brain tissue, potentially causing damage and neurological symptoms,' per Mayo Clinic. Joel is currently undergoing targeted physical therapy as prescribed by his doctor and has been 'advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.' When diagnosed early, NPH can often be effectively treated with surgery that drains excess fluid from the brain, relieving pressure and symptoms. However, if left untreated, the condition may lead to permanent damage in its later stages. The legendary musician also expressed his gratitude for the care he's receiving and thanked fans for their continued support. 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,' Joel wrote on Instagram. 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health,' the statement added. The condition has impacted Joel's 'hearing, vision, and balance,' with the Uptown Girls hitmaker opening up about his condition on Monday's Bill Maher's Club Random podcast (seen in July 2024) It continued, 'He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' Fans won't need to take any steps to receive a refund—payments will be automatically returned to the original form of purchase. Canceled dates include his summer show in New York City, along with stops in New Orleans, Toronto, Santa Clara, Salt Lake City, Washington, D.C., and Liverpool. The new health update comes after Joel previously postponed his tour by only four months 'due to a medical condition.' A statement posted to his Instagram on March 11 revealed the tour has been halted after the Uptown Girl singer underwent a recent surgery. 'The current tour will be postponed for four months to allow him to recover from recent surgery and to undergo physical therapy under the supervision of his doctors. Joel is expected to make a full recovery. The tour will resume at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on July 5, 2025,' the post read. 'While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first. I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding,' Joel said in the statement at the time. Multiple fans also speculated if his medical issues were connected to his recent fall on stage. In late February, Joel suffered a nasty fall on stage during a gig at the Mohegan Sun resort in Monteville, Connecticut, sparking major fear amongst fans. Footage from the show captures the Grammy winner spinning a microphone stand before hurling it across the stage—only to suddenly topple over moments later. The musician was helped up by his band managed to carry on with the rest of the show and sang one more song for his fans. Photos of the unsettling fall capture Joel—dressed in an all-black suit and dress shoes—appearing to stumble before hitting the stage hard on his side, then rolling onto his back. And the songwriter has never been one to shy away from discussing the realities of aging. In a conversation with BBC Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball, he was asked whether he maintains a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. His candid response? 'None of the above. I don't think I look all that good. But I don't look in the mirror that often, which helps a lot. There's a saying, "things don't look half bad with one eye closed."' Billy's illustrious career as a musician began back in the mid-1960s, which led to the release of debut studio album, Cold Spring Harbor (1971). But it failed to gain any real traction until after the success of his follow-up, Piano Man (1973), that peaked at number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the Adult Contemporary singles chart. Now an established name on the musical landscape, Joel became a million seller with the release of Streetlife Serenade (1974), but his commercial breakout making him a bonafide star came with the release of The Stranger (1977), which featured the hit singles Movin' Out (Anthony's Song), Just The Way You Are, She's Always a Woman, The Stranger, and Only The Good Die Young. He would go on to release a 13th album - Fantasies & Delusions (2001) - that features classical compositions from Joel, a first for him during his career. With over 160 million records sold worldwide, Billy Joel is one of the world's best-selling musical artists, and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States.
