Ice hockey star Oskar Lindblom diagnosed with rare bone cancer as Philadelphia Flyers ace gets set to miss season
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS forward Oskar Lindblom has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and is expected to miss the remainder of the NHL season. The 23-year-old is suffering with Ewing’s sarcoma and will undergo further tests next week before beginning treatment, his club confirmed. In a statement on their twitter, the Flyers said […]
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS forward Oskar Lindblom has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and is expected to miss the remainder of the NHL season.
The 23-year-old is suffering with Ewing’s sarcoma and will undergo further tests next week before beginning treatment, his club confirmed.
In a statement on their twitter, the Flyers said they will ensure Lindblom receives the best possible care in his battle against the disease.
“Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom has been diagnosed with Erwing’s sarcoma by leading specialists at the University of Pennsylvania,” the statement said.
“The Flyers will do everything possible to support Oskar and assist him in securing the best possible care. Out of respect for Oskar and his family, the team will make no further comment at this time and asks that Oskar be afforded a period of privacy.”
The post drew an emotional response on social media as ice hockey fans came together to offer their support to the Swedish international.
Tampa Bay Bolts fan, Meghan Morris, wrote: “This Bolts fan is sending love and wishes for a full recovery. Get well Oskar.”
Another captured the mood of the hockey community and replied: “All of hockey will be fighting for you no matter which team they are affiliated with. Best wishes to you and beat the hell out of this so you can get back out on the ice and do what you love!”
Twitter user Edward Gimbut even offered to help the Flyers player and said: “I am a survivor or Erwing’s sarcoma. Diagnosed in 1976 and 43 years later I am very lucky/healthy. I am happy to help @oskarlindblom and anyone else who is fighting the battle. Please feel free to reach out to me.”
Erwing’s Sarcoma is an extremely rare form of bone cancer which affects around 200 children and young adults a year in the United States.
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It is most common in people aged between 10 and 20 and has a high rate of being cured providing it is diagnosed in the early stages.
Lindblom joined the Flyers in May 2017 and scored his first goal for the club when making his debut in February of the following year.
He has made 104 appearances for the Flyers and scored 19 goals on top of representing his country on 32 occasions.