Lindblom Oskar Lindblom Thread: 20-21 Masterton Trophy Winner (9/24/21 Scan - Cancer Free)

[Ilkka Sinisalo]

In an effort to portray this situation in an accurate manner, I have simply been giving out information.

Those other posters offered anecdotes which will make anyone upset, and rightfully so. I wish all of those posters the best in dealing with their respective grief. However, reality is ES has a survival rate of 80-90% with the 5 drug regimen I outlined earlier coupled with a 60-70% 5 year event-free survival rate. These are relatively (very) good numbers. Notice my wording- "odds are chemo will work". That is because, indeed, the odds are in Oskar's favor right now. This does NOT mean it's a guarantee. As with all forms of cancer, like you mentioned, being in better shape at baseline is good. Less comorbidities is never a bad thing and can only help your odds.

Your fiancee, though undoubtedly bright, is wrong. Amputation is only considered in "select cases" per the NCCN guidelines for refractory (read also: non-responsive or partial response to IV chemotherapy) disease in the large bones (femur, pelvis, etc). I believe Oskar was having shoulder issues. If this is the site of his disease, which is a reasonable conclusion, this is a more distal and not large bone, increasing his chances of good outcomes. Issues arise if this is not the site of his disease, meaning it has metastasized. I personally believe this is not the case as he is under the keen eye of doctors every single day.

After his chemo he will get imaging done on his lesions. If lesions still remain and local control is warranted it can easily be done with simple excision and extraction (cut em out) with or without more chemo +/- radiation.

Again, I am not downplaying the seriousness of a serious situation. I just want people to be realistically aware of logistics. Fear mongering is not what needs to happen right now, nor is blissful ignorance.

DancingPanther, PharmD (with the help of DancingPanther'sFriend, PharmD, BCOP)

Thanks for the info. She is an ear nose and throat surgeon sub-specialising in head and neck cancer. It sounds like your mate is more of an expert whereas she probably knows mostly what she has learned in the textbooks (side note, I constantly ask her about medical issues because I’m no longer shocked at how much she knows about general medicine, not just head/neck surgery. I think she knows more about medicine than I know about everything in the world combined).

She had a patient last year who was an (Aussie rules) football player and had moved to Perth from near Melbourne. He was early to mid 20s, very fit, lived a healthy lifestyle. When he came in she ended up finding cancer in his nasal passage that was so advanced it was inoperable. It was to the point where it looked like he would not even be able to fly home to die near his friends and family, because of the likelihood that he would die on the flight. Fortunately he ended up being able to fly.

Those are the stories that really stay with me. A guy with his whole life ahead of him who walked into the doctor’s office feeling unwell and found out he would die within a month. Or a close friend of mine who was killed when a car crossed the median and hit his car head on. It can happen to anybody in the blink of an eye, with nothing to blame but bad luck. Fingers crossed that Oskar can come through this with a long life ahead of him.

 

[Absolut]

So sorry to hear this awful news. Best wishes to Oskar and his family. Just f*****g unbelievable.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/flyers/flyers-oskar-lindblom-diagnosed-ewings-sarcoma-cancer

Below is the outpouring of support for Lindblom, via social media:

Together we are #OskarStrong. pic.twitter.com/HX1fVrjqts
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 13, 2019

We’re with you, @oskarlindblom.
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) December 13, 2019

Please send prayers to @oskarlindblom. As promising a player as he is, he’s even a nicer person. Always approachable and polite. He deserves all the support we can give him.
— Jim Jackson (@JimJPhilly) December 13, 2019

All the best @oskarlindblom praying for a speedy recovery!! #hockeyfightscancer
— Matt Strome (@Mstrome16) December 13, 2019

Can’t say enough about what a quality person @oskarlindblom is.
He deserves all our thoughts, all our prayers.
If you have the means, consider supporting those battling this disease in Oskar’s name:https://t.co/8AWZbHMuFkhttps://t.co/HV0t07nmIzhttps://t.co/qrwslaLInY
— Taryn Hatcher (@TarynNBCS) December 13, 2019

Keeping Oskar in our thoughts and prayers https://t.co/NNIw1od7tT
— Flyers Charities (@FlyersCharities) December 13, 2019

Sending our best
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) December 13, 2019

You’re in our hearts and thoughts, @oskarlindblom. Standing by you through the fight. https://t.co/LlgOiXdY8C
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) December 13, 2019

You've got this, @oskarlindblom.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@Penguins) December 13, 2019

On behalf of all the players, coaches and staff of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, we are wishing all the best for @oskarlindblom. We’re fighting with you, Oskar!
— LehighValleyPhantoms (@LVPhantoms) December 13, 2019

Cancer sucks.
We, along with the rest of #Philly, are fighting with @oskarlindblom & the @NHLFlyers https://t.co/UXfQSNH62e
— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) December 13, 2019

The VGK fam is sending positive thoughts your way #HockeyFightsCancer
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) December 13, 2019

2 years ago at the Phantoms Holiday Party, Oskar Lindblom played Bubble Hockey with my daughter, Aurora, who was 4 at the time. He was very nice to her while she tried to turn the knobs to hit the little puck. I don't think he initially knew that she was my kid. Really good guy.
— Bob Rotruck (@BobRotruck) December 13, 2019

All the best to @oskarlindblom we are all wishing you the best!
— Tony DeAngelo (@TonyDee07) December 13, 2019

Awful news about @oskarlindblom. Some things are way more important than hockey. Just hoping Oskar makes a full recovery.
— Bill Meltzer (@billmeltzer) December 13, 2019

The #FlyersWarriors are fighting with Oskar Lindblom pic.twitter.com/orR3XGUkga
— Philadelphia Flyers Warrior Hockey (@FlyersWarrior) December 13, 2019
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[DancingPanther]

The person I knew had the Ewing Sarcoma in his back. I would imagine that is pretty much the worst place to have it. I hope Lindblom’s is in an area with a better prognosis.

That's awful. It's a bad place because you can't irradiate it with the spinal cord right there. May also have been inoperable for this reason too.

I know we don't see eye to eye on a lot of hockey stuff, but I'm truly sorry to hear of that kid. I lost a friend to Ewing sarcoma.

 

[TheKingPin]

From what I understand through research, yellow is the ribbon color for this disease.

I’d like to get some avatars going.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Really bummed the f*** out over this.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

That's awful. It's a bad place because you can't irradiate it with the spinal cord right there. May also have been inoperable for this reason too.

I know we don't see eye to eye on a lot of hockey stuff, but I'm truly sorry to hear of that kid. I lost a friend to Ewing sarcoma.

Thank you. And same to you about your friend.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Anyone with skills interested in throwing together an Oskar avatar for our board to wear?

Yes, we will figure that out. Our board may be comedically dysfunctional at times but we will unite for this.

 

[DancingPanther]

Thanks for the info. She is an ear nose and throat surgeon sub-specialising in head and neck cancer. It sounds like your mate is more of an expert whereas she probably knows mostly what she has learned in the textbooks (side note, I constantly ask her about medical issues because I’m no longer shocked at how much she knows about general medicine, not just head/neck surgery. I think she knows more about medicine than I know about everything in the world combined).

She had a patient last year who was an (Aussie rules) football player and had moved to Perth from near Melbourne. He was early to mid 20s, very fit, lived a healthy lifestyle. When he came in she ended up finding cancer in his nasal passage that was so advanced it was inoperable. It was to the point where it looked like he would not even be able to fly home to die near his friends and family, because of the likelihood that he would die on the flight. Fortunately he ended up being able to fly.

Those are the stories that really stay with me. A guy with his whole life ahead of him who walked into the doctor’s office feeling unwell and found out he would die within a month. Or a close friend of mine who was killed when a car crossed the median and hit his car head on. It can happen to anybody in the blink of an eye, with nothing to blame but bad luck. Fingers crossed that Oskar can come through this with a long life ahead of him.

Yeah, I know the stories you're talking about. I have seen my fair share of them myself. We're all in this together with Oskar, mate

 

[bennysflyers16]

Oskar Strong with the ribbon would be nice avatars to switch too.

 

[TheKingPin]

Man this is so terrible. I hope they come out with news that would portend a better prognosis soon.

 

[flyers0909]

Really bummed the **** out over this.

Seriously man, it's eating at me. He was easily one of my favorite players, one of the guys I tried to watch as much of as possible while in the SHL (mostly thanks to Appleyard). By all accounts he's an incredible person and he was becoming a hell of a player.

None of that matters now, he's got to beat this thing. I'm glad he's in Philly for this and really hope it's feasible for him to be with family.

 

[MorgantiDrinksBlood]

Shit makes me literally wanna cry, horrible news, f***ing f*** cancer. Goodluck Oskar we all have your back.

 

[Hockeypete49]

Yea for sure it better than if a 70 old is going through treatment. This is a little different from a lot of cancers as it could be in an extremity which would be bad of course for an athlete. I am hoping and thinking rib. Let’s say it’s not in his humerus. And there is no spread. I would think he could be back next year even. But he would also need continued follow up and screening etc.

Yo easy on the 70 year old guy analogy But seriously my heart goes out to Oskar and wish him a full and healthy recovery. Hat's off to Penn. They pulled my ass out of the fire a few times and if Oskar decides to get his treatment there he will have the best physicians to help him recover from this dam rare cancer. But having said that this is still heartbreaking news for this young man and one can only imagine what he is going through right now. But like TKP alluded to, he is a strong young man with a huge support group to back him.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Avatar: I am in the process of working with Capt. Dave on a suggestion. We will figure this out before the end of the night.

 

[Schwarbomb]

Devastating.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

So I can put a yellow ribbon on everyone's avatar if you PM me. This is how mine looks - I tried to put 23 on it, but it may be too small. I'll play with it until it looks OK.

It will appear smaller than that, of course.

 

[dingbathero]

So tough.
One thing we know is that Lindblom will fight this. He has great support around him I'm sure. Best in the recovery.

Also, f*** cancer.

 

[BiggE]

https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/flyers/flyers-oskar-lindblom-diagnosed-ewings-sarcoma-cancer

Below is the outpouring of support for Lindblom, via social media:

Together we are #OskarStrong. pic.twitter.com/HX1fVrjqts
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 13, 2019

We’re with you, @oskarlindblom.
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) December 13, 2019

Please send prayers to @oskarlindblom. As promising a player as he is, he’s even a nicer person. Always approachable and polite. He deserves all the support we can give him.
— Jim Jackson (@JimJPhilly) December 13, 2019

All the best @oskarlindblom praying for a speedy recovery!! #hockeyfightscancer
— Matt Strome (@Mstrome16) December 13, 2019

Can’t say enough about what a quality person @oskarlindblom is.
He deserves all our thoughts, all our prayers.
If you have the means, consider supporting those battling this disease in Oskar’s name:https://t.co/8AWZbHMuFkhttps://t.co/HV0t07nmIzhttps://t.co/qrwslaLInY
— Taryn Hatcher (@TarynNBCS) December 13, 2019

Keeping Oskar in our thoughts and prayers https://t.co/NNIw1od7tT
— Flyers Charities (@FlyersCharities) December 13, 2019

Sending our best
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) December 13, 2019

You’re in our hearts and thoughts, @oskarlindblom. Standing by you through the fight. https://t.co/LlgOiXdY8C
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) December 13, 2019

You've got this, @oskarlindblom.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@Penguins) December 13, 2019

On behalf of all the players, coaches and staff of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, we are wishing all the best for @oskarlindblom. We’re fighting with you, Oskar!
— LehighValleyPhantoms (@LVPhantoms) December 13, 2019

Cancer sucks.
We, along with the rest of #Philly, are fighting with @oskarlindblom & the @NHLFlyers https://t.co/UXfQSNH62e
— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) December 13, 2019

The VGK fam is sending positive thoughts your way #HockeyFightsCancer
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) December 13, 2019

2 years ago at the Phantoms Holiday Party, Oskar Lindblom played Bubble Hockey with my daughter, Aurora, who was 4 at the time. He was very nice to her while she tried to turn the knobs to hit the little puck. I don't think he initially knew that she was my kid. Really good guy.
— Bob Rotruck (@BobRotruck) December 13, 2019

All the best to @oskarlindblom we are all wishing you the best!
— Tony DeAngelo (@TonyDee07) December 13, 2019

Awful news about @oskarlindblom. Some things are way more important than hockey. Just hoping Oskar makes a full recovery.
— Bill Meltzer (@billmeltzer) December 13, 2019

The #FlyersWarriors are fighting with Oskar Lindblom pic.twitter.com/orR3XGUkga
— Philadelphia Flyers Warrior Hockey (@FlyersWarrior) December 13, 2019
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[Captain Dave Poulin]

I'll probably go with this:

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

I am keeping this avatar until Oskar is in full remission of the cancer

 

[SanBlom]

Still getting your Jersey Oskar. Love you man!

 

[Lord Defect]

This is absolutely terrible news. I hope he has a smooth and speedy recovery

 

[BernieParent]

Talking with my friend, oncology specialist.

3-6 months of cycled IV chemo. No oral regimens.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommends Vincristine, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, +/- ifosfamide +/- etoposide. The 5 drug regimen offers highest remission rates and 5 year positive outcome rates according to 3 high powered studies I saw when compared to 3 or 4 drug regimens. Real life applications generally follow the guidelines for this disease.

Dox, cyclophos, and vincristine one week, then in 2-3 weeks ifos and etop. This is one cycle. Repeat for 3-6 months.

Overall, very treatable, even with metastases, though obviously the latter offers a poorer prognosis than the former.

Super Mario did it, why can't the Super Swede.

Godspeed

DP, I appreciate your expert perspective and that of your colleague.

I am going to leave it at that because I am having trouble distancing my genuine deep sadness for a young man in the prime of his life from my small-child selfishness at the loss of his talent from this team.

 

[flyersnorth]

Love ya Oskar. You got this!