Some bladder cancer patients opt for intravesical therapy, which means chemotherapy is administered directly into the bladder; others benefit from approaches like immune checkpoint inhibitors, or a combination of both. During the press conference, Sanders said he chose to have his tumor surgically removed, which is called a cystectomy.

Deion Sanders opened up about being diagnosed with bladder cancer, his decision to remove his bladder, and how soon he'll be back to coaching, during a press conference on Monday, July 28.

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer earlier this year.