Coach Prime says he is "cured" following cancer treatment

Driving the news: Sanders held a press conference Monday to discuss his medical issues, which he kept under wraps even as it took him away from the team for much of the off-season.

• Janet Kukreja, director of urological oncology with UC Health, said Sanders was diagnosed in the spring with an aggressive form of bladder cancer during a routine screening.
• Rather than treat the cancer with regular doctor's visits, Sanders had laparoscopic surgery to remove his bladder and replace it with a new one made from his own intestines.

Threat level: Kukreja said Sanders is "cured" of cancer, and that they were able to identify it before it spread.

• But Kukreja said Sanders will have a "new way of life."

What he's saying: The Hall of Fame cornerback on Monday managed to make a few jokes about his new lifestyle, saying he was in the same position as his new grandson: "I depend on Depends."

What's next: Sanders emphasized that coaching the Buffs this season was never in doubt, adding he has been dealing with medical issues for years.

• "I got eight toes man, I'm built for this," Sanders said.
• He added that the only change on the field: A porta-potty on the sidelines.

The bottom line: Sanders used the press conference to squash rumors he would be stepping away from the team, but also to spread awareness about cancer.

• '"Get yourself checked out," Sanders said.