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Ohio State freshman offensive lineman reveals bone cancer diagnosis<!-- wp:html --><div></div> <div> <h2>Ohio State freshman offensive lineman reveals bone cancer diagnosis but vows to “fight this” as teammates voice support: “We’re all here for you!!”</h2> <p class="author-section byline-plain">By Alex Raskin Sports News Editor for WhatsNew2Day.com </p> <p class="byline-section"><span class="article-timestamp article-timestamp-published"> <span class="article-timestamp-label">published:</span> 13:22, Dec 20, 2022 </span> | <span class="article-timestamp article-timestamp-updated"> <span class="article-timestamp-label">Updated:</span> 14:08, Dec 20, 2022 </span> </p> <p> <!-- ad: https://mads.dailymail.co.uk/v8/gb/sport/collegefoobtall/article/other/para_top.html --> <!-- CWV --><!--[if !IE]>>--> <!-- <!--[if IE]>--></p> <p> <!--[if !IE]>>--> <!--<!--[if IE]>--></p> <p> <!--[if !IE]>>--> <!-- <!--[if IE 8]>--></p> <p> <!--[if IE 9]>--></p> <p> <!--[if IE]>--></p> <p> <!--[if !IE]> --> <!--</p> <p> <!-- SiteCatalyst code version: H.20.3. 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I want to thank my brothers and coaches for the endless support!’</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Both running back Dallan Hayden and fellow offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. reached out via Twitter to offer words of encouragement.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">“We love you brother, we stand with you in this fight!” Johnson wrote.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">“You have this brother,” Hayden added. ‘We’re all here for you!!’</p> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="splitLeft"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="splitRight"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">At six feet tall, the 309-pound Henry was a three-star recruit who came out of St. Clairsville High School. He joined the Buckeyes in June and appears to be in the team’s future plans. 247Sports ranked Henry as one of the top ten offensive linemen in football-obsessed Ohio last season</p> </div> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Teammate Paris Johnson Jr. expressed support for Henry on Twitter</p> </div> <p class="mol-para-with-font">At six feet tall, the 309-pound Henry was a three-star recruit who came out of St. Clairsville High School. He joined the Buckeyes in June and appears to be in the team’s future plans. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">247Sports ranked Henry as one of the top ten offensive linemen in football-obsessed Ohio last season. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">“Keep Buckeye O-lineman Avery Henry in your thoughts and prayers,” Clay Hall, local Columbus sports anchor, tweeted. He revealed on social media tonight that he has osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. I did a feature with Avery back in September when the 6-6, 300 pounder was being fitted for a tailored suit. Looked good in that suit too. Best.’</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Osteosarcoma is a cancer that affects the cells that form bones. It is mainly found in the legs and arms. Unlike many other cancers, it is more common in teens and young adults. Treatment ranges from chemotherapy and surgery to radiation therapy.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">The Buckeyes will play the undefeated defending champion Georgia Bulldogs in the first leg of the College Football Playoff on December 31. </p> <div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"> <div class="mol-img"> <div class="image-wrap"> </div> </div> <p class="imageCaption">Running back Dallan Hayden also offered Henry support on social media </p> </div> </div> <p> <!-- ad: https://mads.dailymail.co.uk/v8/gb/sport/collegefoobtall/article/other/inread_player.html --></p> <div class="column-content cleared"> <div class="shareArticles"> <h3 class="social-links-title">Share or comment on this article: </h3> </div> </div> </div><!-- /wp:html -->

Ohio State freshman offensive lineman reveals bone cancer diagnosis but vows to “fight this” as teammates voice support: “We’re all here for you!!”

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A promising freshman on the Ohio State football team battles bone cancer.

Avery Henry, an offensive lineman from eastern Ohio, made the revelation on Twitter.

“This is not the way I wanted to release this, but I don’t know any other way,” Henry tweeted Monday. “A few days ago I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer.

Avery Henry (left) is pictured next to Ohio State teammate Tegra Tshabola (right)

Avery Henry, an offensive lineman from eastern Ohio, made the revelation on Twitter

Henry stressed that he intends to fight the disease.

“I’ll fight this!” he continued. “I have never been a statistic and never will be! I want to thank my brothers and coaches for the endless support!’

Both running back Dallan Hayden and fellow offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. reached out via Twitter to offer words of encouragement.

“We love you brother, we stand with you in this fight!” Johnson wrote.

“You have this brother,” Hayden added. ‘We’re all here for you!!’

At six feet tall, the 309-pound Henry was a three-star recruit who came out of St. Clairsville High School. He joined the Buckeyes in June and appears to be in the team’s future plans. 247Sports ranked Henry as one of the top ten offensive linemen in football-obsessed Ohio last season

Teammate Paris Johnson Jr. expressed support for Henry on Twitter

At six feet tall, the 309-pound Henry was a three-star recruit who came out of St. Clairsville High School. He joined the Buckeyes in June and appears to be in the team’s future plans.

247Sports ranked Henry as one of the top ten offensive linemen in football-obsessed Ohio last season.

“Keep Buckeye O-lineman Avery Henry in your thoughts and prayers,” Clay Hall, local Columbus sports anchor, tweeted. He revealed on social media tonight that he has osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. I did a feature with Avery back in September when the 6-6, 300 pounder was being fitted for a tailored suit. Looked good in that suit too. Best.’

Osteosarcoma is a cancer that affects the cells that form bones. It is mainly found in the legs and arms. Unlike many other cancers, it is more common in teens and young adults. Treatment ranges from chemotherapy and surgery to radiation therapy.

The Buckeyes will play the undefeated defending champion Georgia Bulldogs in the first leg of the College Football Playoff on December 31.

Running back Dallan Hayden also offered Henry support on social media

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