by Ohio State freshman offensive lineman reveals bone cancer diagnosis, but vows to ‘fight it’ as teammates express support: ‘We’re all here for you!!’
A promising freshman on the Ohio State football team battles a form of bone cancer.
Avery Henry, an offensive lineman from Eastern Ohio, made the revelation on Twitter.
“Not how I wanted to release this, but I don’t know any other way,” Henry tweeted on Monday. “A few days ago I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer.
Avery Henry (left) is pictured alongside Ohio State teammate Tegra Tshabola (right)
Avery Henry, an offensive lineman from Eastern Ohio, made the revelation on Twitter
Henry stressed that he planned to battle the disease.
‘I will fight this!’ He continued. ‘I have never been a statistic and I never will be! I want to thank my brothers and coaches for their endless support! »
Running back Dallan Hayden and fellow offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. took to Twitter to offer words of encouragement.
“We love you bro, we are with you in this fight!” Johnson wrote.
“You have this brother,” Hayden added. ‘We’re all here for you!!’
Standing 6-foot-6, 309-pound Henry was a three-star freshman out of St. Clairsville High School. He joined the Buckeyes in June and appears to be part of the team’s plans for the future. 247Sports named Henry one of the top ten offensive linemen in football-obsessed Ohio last season.
His teammate Paris Johnson Jr. expressed his support for Henry on Twitter
Standing 6-foot-6, 309-pound Henry was a three-star freshman out of St. Clairsville High School. He joined the Buckeyes in June and appears to be part of the team’s plans for the future.
247Sports named Henry one of the top ten offensive linemen in football-obsessed Ohio last season.
“Keep Buckeye O-lineman Avery Henry in your thoughts and prayers,” tweeted local Columbus sportscaster Clay Hall. “He revealed tonight on social media that he has osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. I shot a feature film with Avery in September while the 6-6, 300lbs was in the works. adaptation for a bespoke suit. He looked good in that suit too. Best.’
Osteosarcoma is a form of cancer that strikes the cells that form bone. It is mainly found in the legs and arms. Unlike many other forms of cancer, it is most common in teenagers and young adults. Treatment ranges from chemotherapy and surgery to radiation therapy.
The Buckeyes are scheduled to play the first leg of the College Football Playoff on Dec. 31 against the undefeated defending national champion Georgia Bulldogs.
Running back Dallan Hayden also offered his support for Henry on social media
