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How teenage phenom Linda Caicedo overcame ovarian cancer

How teenage phenom Linda Caicedo overcame ovarian cancer

Update: 2023-07-19

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18-year-old Colombian forward Linda Caicedo, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was just 15, is now one of the sport’s most electric goal scorers.

Hear from:

Linda Caicedo

Herlinda Alegría (Linda’s mother)

Diego Vasquez (Linda’s former coach)

Rafael Murillo (Linda’s former coach and lifelong mentor -president of Club Real Juanchito)

Episode reporter:

Jesús Quiñonez (NBC and Telemundo Boston)

Watch the episode HERE.

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How teenage phenom Linda Caicedo overcame ovarian cancer

How teenage phenom Linda Caicedo overcame ovarian cancer

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