Ohio State offensive tackle Avery Henry announces cancer diagnosis

The Ohio State Buckeyes Offensive lineman Avery Henry just revealed that he is currently going through a tough battle against a dangerous foe. Henry, from a social media account, announced that he has recently been diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. He revealed the news in the message below.

“This isn’t the way I wanted to release this, but I know no other way. A couple of days ago I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer,” said Henry via Twitter. “I will fight this! I have never been a statistic and I never will! I want to thank my brothers and coaches for the endless support!”

Henry was picked up by the Buckeyes out of the 2022 recruiting class. He was a three-star prospect coming out of Saint Clairsville High, Saint Clairville, OH. Henry did not get a chance two play this season after electing to redshirt.

In high school, Henry was named to the Division Four All-state team by the Ohio prep sportswriters association. This followed a season where he helped Saint Clairsville make it all the way to the regional final round and a 13-2 record.

Henry is not alone in his recently announced battle with cancer. After the 6-foot-6 freshman announced his diagnosis, several of his Buckeyes team, including star offensive tackle Parrish Johnson Jr, reached out and sent him messages showing their solidarity and support.

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

Osteosarcoma, also called osteogenic sarcoma, is A type of cancer that starts in bone cells that normally help make new bone tissue, according to the American Cancer Society. And since it is normally found in the cells that help develop new bone tissue, it is more commonly found in developing individuals such as adolescents and teenagers.