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National Post
a day ago
- Sport
- National Post
Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but will coach Colorado Buffaloes this season
Colorado coach Deion Sanders disclosed Monday that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer but after surgery his oncologist considered him cured. Article content Dr. Janet Kukreja, the director of urologic oncology at the CU Cancer Center/UCHealth University of Colorado hospital, said Sanders had his bladder removed as part of the surgical plan. Article content Article content Sanders plans to oversee the Buffaloes this season as he enters his third season at Colorado. Article content Sanders, who turns 58 next month, spoke to the media on the eve of fall camp. He brought his medical team with him to discuss his diagnosis. Article content The charismatic coach returned to campus last week and announced on social media, 'Back and Feeling Great!' He's missed football camps in Boulder this summer amid reports that he's been ill. Article content On Sunday, the production crew of 'Well Off Media,' which chronicles Sanders and the Buffaloes, posted a video on YouTube of the coach's first meeting with the team. In the middle of the clip, there was a scene, dated May 9, where Sanders said: 'I don't know if I'm ready mentally, emotionally. Last night was tough, yesterday was tough, because I had to make a will. That's not easy at all, to think that you may not be here.' Article content Sanders has dealt with issues surrounding his left foot since having two toes amputated in 2021 because of blood clot issues while he was coaching at Jackson State. He missed media day in 2023, his inaugural year at Colorado, after a procedure to remove a blood clot from his right leg and another to straighten toes on his left foot. Article content In March, Sanders signed a contract extension through the 2029 season. Article content The Buffaloes kick off the season on Aug. 29 against Georgia Tech at Folsom Field. It will be the first season in quite some time that he hasn't coached one of his sons. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders was drafted by the Cleveland Browns while Shilo, a safety, is in camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Washington Post
a day ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but will coach the Colorado Buffaloes this season
BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado coach Deion Sanders disclosed Monday that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer but after surgery his oncologist considered him cured. Dr. Janet Kukreja, the director of urologic oncology at the CU Cancer Center/UCHealth University of Colorado hospital, said Sanders had his bladder removed as part of the surgical plan. Sanders plans to oversee the Buffaloes this season as he enters his third season at Colorado. Sanders, who turns 58 next month, spoke to the media on the eve of fall camp. He brought his medical team with him to discuss his diagnosis. The charismatic coach returned to campus last week and announced on social media, 'Back and Feeling Great!' He's missed football camps in Boulder this summer amid reports that he's been ill. On Sunday, the production crew of 'Well Off Media,' which chronicles Sanders and the Buffaloes, posted a video on YouTube of the coach's first meeting with the team. In the middle of the clip, there was a scene, dated May 9, where Sanders said: 'I don't know if I'm ready mentally, emotionally. Last night was tough, yesterday was tough, because I had to make a will. That's not easy at all, to think that you may not be here.' Sanders has dealt with issues surrounding his left foot since having two toes amputated in 2021 because of blood clot issues while he was coaching at Jackson State. He missed media day in 2023, his inaugural year at Colorado, after a procedure to remove a blood clot from his right leg and another to straighten toes on his left foot. In March, Sanders signed a contract extension through the 2029 season. The Buffaloes kick off the season on Aug. 29 against Georgia Tech at Folsom Field. It will be the first season in quite some time that he hasn't coached one of his sons. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders was drafted by the Cleveland Browns while Shilo, a safety, is in camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes went 4-8 in his first season and 9-4 last season, with an appearance in the Alamo Bowl. They have big shoes to fill in replacing Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. ___ AP college football: and
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but will coach the Colorado Buffaloes this season
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado coach Deion Sanders disclosed Monday that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer but after surgery his oncologist considered him cured. Dr. Janet Kukreja, the director of urologic oncology at the CU Cancer Center/UCHealth University of Colorado hospital, said Sanders had his bladder removed as part of the surgical plan. Sanders plans to oversee the Buffaloes this season as he enters his third season at Colorado. Sanders, who turns 58 next month, spoke to the media on the eve of fall camp. He brought his medical team with him to discuss his diagnosis. The charismatic coach returned to campus last week and announced on social media, 'Back and Feeling Great!' He's missed football camps in Boulder this summer amid reports that he's been ill. On Sunday, the production crew of 'Well Off Media,' which chronicles Sanders and the Buffaloes, posted a video on YouTube of the coach's first meeting with the team. In the middle of the clip, there was a scene, dated May 9, where Sanders said: 'I don't know if I'm ready mentally, emotionally. Last night was tough, yesterday was tough, because I had to make a will. That's not easy at all, to think that you may not be here.' Sanders has dealt with issues surrounding his left foot since having two toes amputated in 2021 because of blood clot issues while he was coaching at Jackson State. He missed media day in 2023, his inaugural year at Colorado, after a procedure to remove a blood clot from his right leg and another to straighten toes on his left foot. In March, Sanders signed a contract extension through the 2029 season. The Buffaloes kick off the season on Aug. 29 against Georgia Tech at Folsom Field. It will be the first season in quite some time that he hasn't coached one of his sons. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders was drafted by the Cleveland Browns while Shilo, a safety, is in camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes went 4-8 in his first season and 9-4 last season, with an appearance in the Alamo Bowl. They have big shoes to fill in replacing Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. ___ AP college football: and
BBC News
30-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
'My heartburn symptoms turned out to be cancer'
John Hatton admits he was not a "big fan" of going to the after persistent heartburn and swallowing issues, he went to his GP - and the appointment saved his dad, of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, in Leicestershire, was aged 54 when he was referred to hospital, where tests showed he had stage three oesophageal undergoing chemotherapy and surgery, John, now 56, has been told by his oncologist there are no signs of cancer, and he has urged others with persistent heartburn or swallowing issues to get checked by a GP. "It doesn't hurt to go to the GP," he added. "The GP is happy to see you if you've got indigestion regularly or for a considerable amount of time. "Go and get yourself checked out." The summer before being diagnosed with cancer, John said he struggled to swallow food on a few occasions but "didn't think anything more about it" as his symptoms were relieved by taking indigestion in September 2023, he went to his GP as he was feeling unwell. He told the BBC that he was sent to hospital and treated with antibiotics for a chest infection after an X-ray found a clouded area on his lung. A week later, he was struggling to eat and drink and was sent back to then the clouded area had disappeared. More tests followed, including a type of endoscopy, which found a tumour on his recalled being "stunned" when the doctor told him he had cancer and said he just laid on the bed "numb" until his wife arrived. He added: "It hit me like a ton of bricks. I'm a fit chap, running around, working, driving around the country, going on holiday - everything just comes to a grinding halt." John says he had chemotherapy and major surgery in February 2024, losing a third of his stomach and 8cm (3in) of his came out of hospital on his 55th birthday after eight days in hospital following surgery and was skiing in Switzerland ten months later. "I'm a big skier, and that was quite an important target for me to do," John added."I just want to live life and enjoy life. I've got a 13-year-old daughter, and I want to spend my time with her, watching her do sports and just enjoy life."John had his most recent scan in May and the oncologist told him there are currently no signs of cancer. Mr Ahmed El-Sharkawy, a consultant surgeon at the Royal Derby Hospital, told the BBC that John had made an "incredible" recovery and said the hospital wished him "the very best for the future". According to the NHS, oesophageal cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men, and, in the East Midlands, 80% of cases are diagnosed too late. Mr El-Sharkawy added: "The vast majority of patients that we see are in advanced stages of the disease, and that's eight out of 10. And as a result of that, we're often seeing poor outcomes." The surgeon added symptoms include problems swallowing, unexpected weight loss with associated persistent indigestion or reflux type symptoms, particularly if they last more than three weeks, or are not getting better with said: "We see significant survival benefits when patients present early, and as a result, we're really keen to raise awareness about some of the symptoms that may be associated with oesophageal cancer."
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
James Whale reveals he has just weeks left to live in tragic health update as he faces the final stages of his terminal cancer battle
James Whale has revealed he has just weeks left to live as he faces the final stages of his terminal cancer battle. The broadcaster, 73, is battling stage four kidney cancer that has spread to his spine, brain and lungs. The Talk presenter gave his viewers a heartbreaking update during his latest show, which he is filming from home. He said: 'I'm actually in my last couple of weeks. Last time I saw my oncologist, he said I probably have only got weeks to go. 'Over the 50 years, I have interviewed and chatted to some of the most amazing people. It may have been you. Maybe we'll catch up for the last time.' When a caller named Paula got in touch, he confessed how emotional he has been about his prognosis. He told her: 'I spend a lot of time crying. And it really, it's a bit embarrassing, Paula, to be quite honest with you. 'I'm heading into the sunset and I talk about it regularly on the show and you know it's interesting because now everybody talks about it. 'Not me, not mine, but their own, you know, they don't feel that they're doing it quite right without having a cancer to talk about.' Following the heartbreaking news, his viewers flocked to social media to share their condolences.. One penned: 'Thank you for your service & may you live out the rest of your days free of pain & in comfort of knowing you'll leave behind a tremendous legacy. I take my hat off to you & salute you sir.' 'The world without James Whale will be a sadder place.'; 'You've been and are loved. Hold on to that thought.' 'You made a difference to a lot of people, it's more than most do. May your next journey be one of peace sir.' Earlier this month, he told viewers that things were getting 'very very difficult' and he had resorted to wearing make-up on the air to appear healthy. During a conversation with a guest who'd lost her husband to the disease James said: 'Until very recently, everything was quite normal for me, everything was fine, and then you do get to a stage like I am now, with things get to be very very difficult'. 'To anybody else who is in the final stages of cancer, you have my sympathy. I know exactly what you're going through, I do know, I look basically okay, I get told you look alright and I look okay, it's all make-up'. Last month the TV star admitted he would be 'exceptionally lucky to make it to Christmas ' as he celebrated his 74th birthday with friends and family. Joined by fellow radio host Lizzie Cundy and his wife Nadine, James gave a health update while enjoying some drinks in the sun. Explaining that whilst he is 'feeling ok,' he admitted that it 'would be easier to have a heart attack' in a candid confession. When asked by Lizzie how he was doing, he responded: 'I'm feeling ok. As people know I'm not about to die, but well, you never know do you. 'I have had all my treatment so I'm giving you the low down on it.' James added: 'If I make it to Christmas I will be exceptionally lucky. Some times I think it will be easier just to have a heart attack and go.' He previously said he was 'at the end' of his cancer journey and there are 'no treatments left'. Making the announcement on his show, with his co-host Ash Gould by his side, James shared that he wouldn't be on the airwaves much longer and that his show may soon come to an end. He said: 'I'm at the end of my cancer journey. There is no treatment I can have anymore.' He added: 'I can't tell you how grateful I am to Talk to actually let me on the air and sit next to Ash, which is a real pain in the butt, but I've been doing it for 25 years!' Celebrity Big Brother star James spent Christmas in intensive care after being rushed to hospital amid his terminal cancer battle. He was hospitalised with the flu and was later discharged from the ICU to recover at home. His relieved wife, Nadine, 59, told fans at the time: 'After a worrying week I am happy to report that @THEJamesWhale is out of ICU and back at home, having batted off the Grim Reaper yet again. 'This time he tried with a bout of Influenza A, but without success. Our hero is home for NYE.' In 2000, James was diagnosed with kidney cancer and was told he had only three months to live. He underwent treatment and had surgery to remove one of his kidneys. Then, in 2020, he revealed that the cancer had returned and had spread to his spine, brain and lungs. James explained that he had chosen 'quality of life' over quantity after ending his treatment to focus on 'making memories'. He told The Sun a few years ago: 'This could be my last Christmas. Basically, I have to choose between the quality and quantity of life, and I've chosen quality so that I can have a good time and make great memories with my lovely wife, Nadine. 'I've had a good life, I can't complain. But I'm just gonna make the next months as entertaining and interesting as I can, which is all any of us can do.' Elsewhere in the interview, James heartbreakingly spoke about the struggles of his terminal cancer, admitting he doesn't want to 'go on forever' feeling as unwell as he does now. The TV personality also reflected on his married life with Nadine, saying he told her they should 'cool off' their romance when he was first diagnosed with cancer when they first started dating. He said: 'It was so unfair on her, so I said, 'I think we should cool it and not see each other', and she replied, 'Oh that's nice, so if I'd just been diagnosed with a terminal illness, you wouldn't come and see me any more', so we carried on.'
