Oskar Lindblom has faced his fair share of tests on the ice, but his cancer diagnosis represented his biggest obstacle yet. Like many athletes, in order to succeed you need to face, and overcome, all of the tests thrown your way. Now that he’s finished treatment, Lindblom doesn’t plan on giving up his passion anytime soon, and is hoping to get back in the rink by next month.
Lindblom, 23, was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma (a rare type of bone cancer) in December 2019, and underwent chemotherapy and radiation for treatment. In July, he celebrated finishing treatment and be declared “cancer free” in July, but he was forced to put his ice hockey career on hold due to the diagnosis. He’s been able to get a few practice rounds while undergoing treatment, but now that he’s beaten the disease, his team and coach are wondering whether he’ll be able to play as early as September.
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Don’t Let Cancer Get In The Way Of Your Dreams: Advice From Survivors
Cancer treatment is no joke, and it can take a serious toll on both your physical and mental health. However, a diagnosis doesn’t mean you’ve lost the chance of following your passion. Lydie Roth has been battling sphenoid sinus cancer since she was a teenager, and was also diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. The disease caused her cheekbones to become deformed, so her dreams of becoming a fitness model were put on hold. Instead of feeling defeated, she decided to take her passion for fitness and turn it into activism.
Despite the pain she feels daily, Lydie still gets up and works out everyday doing calisthenics and pushing herself to reach fitness goals. She decided to share her journey with the world, and posts videos of her exercising daily. Her videos have earned a social media presence, and has inspired many people across the world.
"You never know what will happen in your life, so it's better to spend time doing your favorite activities,” Lydie says.
Cancer survivor Lydie Roth didn’t let cancer get in the way of her dreams
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