Deion Sanders and his medical team will hold a press conference on Monday

[Letterkenny]

Most likely the medical team is there to field questions that he can’t answer about his condition or treatment. If they are just there as props or to nod along in the background then yes I totally agree

That would be really weird if they go so in depth with his condition and treatment that he needs his doctors there to describe it. Is it normal for doctors to openly talk about their patients to the media?

I actually can't recall or coach or athlete ever doing a joint press conference with their "medical team" The whole thing seems weird.

 

[FriendlySpartan]

That would be really weird if they go so in depth with his condition and treatment that he needs his doctors there to describe it. Is it normal for doctors to openly talk about their patients to the media?

I actually can't recall or coach or athlete ever doing a joint press conference with their "medical team" The whole thing seems weird.

Well obv you need that patients sign off first so it’s not normal but also for extremely high profile people it’s not uncommon. Joint press conference is a bit weird but again if it’s to ask questions about the condition or treatment it makes sense.

It could also possibly be a public implement of thanks or even a donation announcement along with the news

 

[aauummm]

Not sure how legit this X account is: Dion Sanders Presser

Edit: Not legit info, disregard.

 

[DesertClone1]

From what i can see on the Colorado 247 page. Looks like it's Bladder cancer? hate to speculate... but man.

 

[BigJCy]

 

[NetflixAndClone]

Honestly, I'm glad whenever someone can share news like that. **** cancer.

 

[DesertClone1]

Very Very powerful press conference.

Say what you will about his antics, but this was a PERFECT way to use the media.

GO. TO. THE. DOCTOR.

 

[BigJCy]

 

[SolterraCyclone]

Honestly, I'm glad whenever someone can share news like that. **** cancer.

My father in law had that and had his bladder removed. My FIL had what they call a “neo-bladder” put in, in place of the bladder. It’s an intensive and difficult process (at least to watch him go through). He still has some tough days, and infection is always a worry, but overall he’s doing great!

Prayers to Deion on his recovery too. And major props to him for trying to reduce the stigma of depends

 

[BigJCy]

 

[ClonerJams]

Scary but glad he is cancer free.

 

[JP4CY]

To be blunt, more of this stuff needs to be talked about. He has his flaws, but being open like this is a good thing.
Hope he continues to be OK.

 

[cyfan92]

The Big 12 needs a healthy and successful Prime! Great news!

 

[ruxCYtable]

I'm glad he had the press conference. It's an important reminder to get yourself checked out if something doesn't feel right.

I'm biased because CU is my #2 team, but I like Deion. Didn't care much for his kid, but I think Coach Prime is a generally good dude and I am glad he is going to be ok.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Is he still coaching?

 

[Cyhig]

Deion is looking at his team during these practices and realizes the team won't be competitive. His ego is too massive to admit defeat. So he talked with doctors to make an excuse about him as to why he can't coach a bad team

People end of feeling sorry for Deion, Deion keeps his inflated ego, and he doesn't have to ruin his coaching reputation

All signs point to him stepping down IMO

Sorry if this was mentioned earlier - too busy to read through 3 pages

 

[MeowingCows]

Pretty solid move by Sanders to use his platform to raise advocacy for health problems. He's being pretty real about this whole thing and that's a commendable trait from someone in his unique position. Congrats on beating cancer, coach.

 

[StPaulCyclone]

But we don’t know if that is or was sustainable.

Who cares, the league needs to ride that horse as long as it can.

 

[NWICY]

OK, here is one time I'm cheering for Deion. Hope they got it all and it stays away.

 

[qwerty]

I had Prostate cancer last year and had it removed. Same deal, they cut almost every muscle and nerve surrounding the bladder (prostate is tucked in directly below the bladder) and I had zero bladder control immediately after. I wore Depends for 5-6 months, reduced down to thick pads and eventually thin pads. Probably never get back to original 100%, but I am at 90% and can do everything without worry or issue.
The cancer came back in surrounding tissue this spring, so I am now doing hormone, chemo drugs and radiation treatments to take my testosterone to zero (anti CW). Was warned those would impact bladder control but I haven't seen it yet. I do get hot flashes (I joke I am a menopausal woman-manopause). The zero testosterone is supposed to lead to excess fatigue, but I haven't seen that yet either.

Lesson for all: after age 50, get yearly PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) tests done. It is a simple test from a blood draw. Doctors say, if men live long enough it is not a question of IF they will get prostate cancer, but when. It is the most common cancer type for men, but is highly treatable and has a very high survive rate. Most men die WITH prostate cancer, not FROM prostate cancer.