By Maddie Strasen, Swimming World college intern
Every athlete experiences setbacks at one time or another, whether they are caused by injury, illness, burnout or any number of factors. Cailin Cannella is no exception, but the Florida teenager has vowed not to let what some would consider major setbacks hinder her career.
Cannella, who swims under Coach Bill Shaffer at Academy Aquatic Club and attends Academy of the Holy Names in Tampa, rehabbed what was originally thought to be a meniscus tear. After treatment and rest, her pain continued and further testing ensued, bringing more unfortunate news. On her 13th birthday, Cannella was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer that affects Cannella above her right knee.
Cancer often leaves its victims with many questions about what actions to take and how it will affect their future, but Cannella had even more than these typical questions on her mind. How this journey would affect her swimming career was her No. 1 priority.
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