Michael Strahan’s 19-year-old daughter Isabella recently revealed a shocking news: in October she was diagnosed with medulloblastoma – a malignant brain tumor known as medullloblastoma.
As she started her freshman year at USC, the USC freshman experienced headaches that escalated over time. An MRI revealed a golf-ball sized mass in her brain.
Isabella Strahan’s Story
Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella, 19, is facing an ordeal no parent should have to endure: fighting medulloblastoma brain cancer. On Thursday morning’s Good Morning America appearance she opened up about it during an emotional appearance alongside her dad and offered an update.
The two discussed details about her traumatic health experience as a college student. She revealed she learned of her medulloblastoma diagnosis in late October and underwent emergency surgery to remove a golf ball-sized mass from her back on Oct. 27, just one day prior to her birthday.
In February, a college freshman will begin chemotherapy treatment at Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center in Durham, North Carolina and launch a YouTube series with them in partnership. Strahan has four children from two marriages; twin daughters Isabella and Sophia with his ex Jean Muggli; Tanita Hutchins was his first wife while Michael Jr was from his second. Last fall he took three weeks off GMA while dealing with “personal family matters”, however he returned on November 15.
Isabella’s Diagnosis
Michael Strahan appeared with his daughter Isabella on Good Morning America Thursday to reveal her struggle against a brain tumor. Isabella began experiencing symptoms last fall before landing her first modeling gig and an MRI revealed medulloblastoma – a cancerous cerebellar brain tumor originating in the back of the skull.
USC student Lauren told her doctor she wasn’t feeling well and experienced a lot of discomfort, prompting tests that revealed the tumor. Emergency surgery took place at Cedars-Sinai on October 27 – just a day prior to her 19th birthday!
After surgery, Isabella spent one month in rehab before beginning proton radiation therapy – 30 sessions over six weeks – at Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center. Now chemotherapy will begin, and Isabella and Duke have collaborated to document her journey via YouTube series.
Isabella’s Surgery
Isabella’s tearful Good Morning America interview with her father marked another step forward on her courageous journey. The 19-year-old model shared details about her battle against a malignant brain tumor and will commence chemotherapy treatments at Duke University next month.
In September, she began experiencing severe headaches and nausea. At first, she thought she may be experiencing vertigo; however, after further evaluation it soon became evident that something more sinister was at play.
On October 27, she underwent emergency surgery to remove the rapidly expanding tumor that was quickly approaching 19 days before turning 19. Since then, she’s undergone rehabilitation and will begin chemotherapy at Duke University starting February. Her story has drawn an outpouring of support from Good Morning America viewers and she says she has learned to appreciate even small things more fully now that Michael reaffirmed his promise to stand with his daughter throughout this battle on Thursday’s emotional Good Morning America interview with him and daughter.
Isabella’s Recovery
Michael and Isabella’s daughter Isabella recently released a heartfelt vlog detailing her battle against brain tumor, which according to Page Six was diagnosed last year. In it, USC freshman Isabella discusses being born with Medulloblastoma; an aggressive malignant brain tumor found most frequently at the base of skull.
Isabella first experienced excruciating headaches and vision problems as a freshman at University of Southern California (USC), where she currently attends. Though initially she assumed these were vertigo symptoms, after they persisted her father suggested seeing physicians immediately.
An MRI revealed that a college student had a fast-growing tumor in her cerebellum – the control center for balance and movement – which required immediate surgical removal at Cedars-Sinai and subsequent rehabilitation at Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center in North Carolina before beginning chemotherapy treatments there; she will also document her journey on YouTube for the benefit of this facility.
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