Overview

• Routine vascular scans in April led to a urologic referral and the discovery of a cancerous bladder tumor.
• He elected a full cystectomy in May to eliminate the tumor and mitigate its high risk of recurrence.
• At a July 28 press conference, Dr. Janet Kukreja announced the surgery had cured his high-grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
• Sanders has lost about 25 pounds and now uses a urostomy bag, reporting multiple nightly bathroom visits as he adjusts to his new normal.
• He kept the diagnosis private from his sons to shield them during the NFL draft and plans to resume coaching the Colorado Buffaloes next season.