Oskar Lindbolm Opens Up About Cancer Battle

Oskar Lindblom completed his final chemo treatment earlier this month. After suffering through mental and physical fatigue, a major surgery, a minor setback, and a global pandemic, Lindbolm shares the details of his cancer battle.

It was a total of 6 months from his initial diagnosis to his final Ewing's Sarcoma treatment.

"One day, I played hockey. The next, I got cancer."

It began with a small bump. He assumed it was just a minor hockey related injury, but his girlfriend was much more alarmed. After pushing him to have it checked out, he was given the tough news.

"It's been tough, but you learn a lot about yourself. You can complain that you're tired one day, you don't want to go to work, you don't want to workout... I probably shouldn't complain when I'm healthy and I have a dream job of playing hockey and can just be thankful for life." 

Upon checking into a Colorado hotel on a road trip, he was met by Flyers' director of medical services, Jim McCrossin, and his closest friend, teammate Robert Haag. They met in coach Alain Vigneault's room, where McCrossin broke the news.

Now that Lindblom is without cancer, he can focus on his recovery and will hopefully be ready to join the Philadelphia Flyers next season.

Photographer: Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire