Deion Sanders reveals Colorado player Nikhil Webb-Walker fighting cancer

Coach discusses Nikhil Webb-Walker's diagnosis and treatment

Despite his diagnosis, Webb-Walker remains focused on football and his studies

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders revealed on Monday that defensive lineman Nikhil Webb-Walker is battling cancer.

Sanders said that Webb-Walker was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in January. He has since undergone chemotherapy and is expected to undergo radiation treatment.

Despite his diagnosis, Sanders said that Webb-Walker is "doing well" and is "in good spirits." He is expected to be ready to play football this fall.

"He's a tough kid," Sanders said. "He's a fighter. He's not going to let this beat him."

Webb-Walker's diagnosis and treatment

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in the lymph nodes. It is the most common type of cancer in children and young adults.

Webb-Walker was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after he experienced swelling in his lymph nodes. He underwent a biopsy, which confirmed the diagnosis.

Webb-Walker has since undergone chemotherapy, which is a type of medication that kills cancer cells. He is expected to undergo radiation treatment, which is a type of therapy that uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells.

Webb-Walker's prognosis

The prognosis for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma depends on the stage of the cancer at the time of diagnosis. Webb-Walker was diagnosed with stage 2 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which means that the cancer is localized to one area of the body.

The five-year survival rate for stage 2 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is 80%. This means that 80% of people who are diagnosed with stage 2 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma will survive for at least five years after their diagnosis.

Webb-Walker's future

Despite his diagnosis, Webb-Walker is focused on football and his studies. He is expected to be ready to play football this fall, and he is on track to graduate in May 2024.

Sanders said that Webb-Walker is an inspiration to everyone who knows him.

"He's a great kid," Sanders said. "He's a role model for everyone. He's going to overcome this, and he's going to come back stronger than ever."