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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In order to keep his team safe, Lindblom has been in isolation after leaving the hospital since there is a mandatory 14 day shelter-in-place mandate for athletes to follow before reuniting with their teammates. Once quarantine ends, he’s planning on going through testing to measure his abilities on the ice.
“I haven’t seen him and none of his teammates have seen him,” Vigneault says. “We have texted, though. He’s in isolation. … He’s close to having gone through the quarantine and the testing that he has to do to be able to be allowed to come back with the group and be able to skate with the group. I believe he’s a few days away from that. There’s no doubt that we’re real happy; every one of us is real happy to have Oskar around. Can’t wait to see him, can’t wait to see him on the ice with the team. That’s going to be a big positive for our group.”
Survivor Karen Ballou shares some important advice for those battling cancer
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.
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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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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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Related: Philly Flyer’s Oskar Lindblom Says He Learned A Lot About Himself While Battling Cancer — NHL Player Celebrates Finishing Chemotherapy
In order to keep his team safe, Lindblom has been in isolation after leaving the hospital since there is a mandatory 14 day shelter-in-place mandate for athletes to follow before reuniting with their teammates. Once quarantine ends, he’s planning on going through testing to measure his abilities on the ice.
“I haven’t seen him and none of his teammates have seen him,” Vigneault says. “We have texted, though. He’s in isolation. … He’s close to having gone through the quarantine and the testing that he has to do to be able to be allowed to come back with the group and be able to skate with the group. I believe he’s a few days away from that. There’s no doubt that we’re real happy; every one of us is real happy to have Oskar around. Can’t wait to see him, can’t wait to see him on the ice with the team. That’s going to be a big positive for our group.”
Survivor Karen Ballou shares some important advice for those battling cancer
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.
Related: ‘I Don’t Want to Survive … I Want to Thrive’ — ‘GMA’ Anchor and Two-Time Cancer Survivor Robin Roberts Gives Update on Her Health
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
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
