Michael Strahan’s 19-year-old daughter Isabella Strahan has completed radiation treatment after being diagnosed with and undergoing surgery for a malignant brain tumor last year.
Daughter Isabella and Twin Sister Sophia Share Emotional Cancer Journey
On January 16th, Isabella Strahan rang the bell at the hospital signifying her final radiation treatment, overcoming a grueling few months battling brain cancer. In an emotional video blog post, Isabella is seen crying with joy as she marks the end of her radiation treatments, with proud dad Michael cheering her on.
Isabella was diagnosed last year with medulloblastoma, a rare and highly malignant brain tumor that occurs most often in children. Along with her twin sister Sophia, Isabella has been sharing her cancer journey publicly, posting updates on Instagram and YouTube.
In an interview on Good Morning America last week, Isabella recounted when she first learned of her diagnosis after suffering symptoms like dizziness, numbness, and migraines. An MRI revealed a mass on her brain which doctors confirmed to be cancerous after surgery.
“They told me it was stage four, the most advanced it can be,” said Isabella. “I remember being in shock.”
Aggressive Treatment and Support from Family
As Isabella underwent treatment her sister Sophia took to Instagram to share how difficult it was to see her twin sister battling cancer. But she expressed pride at her sister’s strength. Other celebrity family and friends like GMA co-host Lara Spencer also sent supportive messages to Isabella.
Isabella’s treatment involved surgically removing the tumor, followed by twelve weeks of radiation therapy and chemotherapy. She also made the difficult choice to freeze her eggs prior to treatment, hoping to preserve her ability to have children in the future.
In her video blog and interviews, Isabella has spoken openly about the realities of battling cancer at such a young age – the physical and emotional toll of her aggressive treatment plan. But she has maintained a positive spirit with the support of friends and family.
What Comes Next in Isabella’s Recovery
While radiation treatments are now complete, Isabella still faces up to a year of chemotherapy, regular scans and checkups to monitor for recurrence of the cancer. Childhood brain tumors like medulloblastoma have around a 70% five-year survival rate, but the chance of recurrence is still significant.
Still Isabella said she feels “grateful and happy” to be done with radiation, and her father Michael remains prolifically positive about his daughter’s recovery. After her emotional video blog post showing her final radiation treatment, Michael took to Instagram saying:
“So proud of you showing the fight and spirit to beat this.. #YouGoGirl!”
The outpouring of support from friends, family fans has been uplifting for Isabella. The road ahead won’t be easy, but the Strahan family has shown incredible strength and spirit so far in dealing with Isabella’s diagnosis. Her choice to document it publicly has already helped raise awareness of childhood cancers.
Table showing key events in Isabella Strahan’s cancer journey:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Isabella begins suffering symptoms like dizziness and migraines |
| Early 2023 | Diagnosed with stage 4 brain tumor after surgery and MRI |
| January 2023 | Undergoes surgery to remove brain tumor |
| January 2023 | Begins 12 week radiation and chemotherapy treatment |
| January 2023 | Freezes eggs prior to starting cancer treatment |
| January 16, 2024 | Completes final radiation therapy treatment |
| 2024 | Up to a year of continuing chemotherapy treatment |
The Strahan family’s grace and strength through such a devastating diagnosis has been inspiring. Isabella still faces many challenges and an uncertain future, but her fighting spirit and the support of her family and friends means she continues to face brain cancer with remarkable optimism. Her father Michael, fans across the world, and twin sister Sophia all stand behind Isabella as she marks the end of radiation and moves into the next phase of her journey toward recovery.
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