Isabella Strahan says she's 'not going anywhere' after fan asks if she's 'still alive' amid cancer battle

Isabella Strahan updated her fans about her third craniotomy
PUBLISHED APR 24, 2024
Isabella Strahan has been candid about her chemotherapy experience after brain tumor diagnosis (Instagram/@isabellastrahan)
Isabella Strahan has been candid about her chemotherapy experience after brain tumor diagnosis (Instagram/@isabellastrahan)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Isabella Strahan continues to display remarkable resilience amid her battle against a malignant brain tumor known as medulloblastoma.

In the comment section of her recent TikTok video that showcased her unwavering spirit as she danced to Sexyy Red's 'Get It Sexyy', a fan inquired if she was "still alive."


 
 
 
 
 
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The 19-year-old college student then shared another video of herself dancing and called the fan's remark a "crazi [crazy] comment," according to OK Magazine.

Isabella Strahan says she's 'really in pain'

Under the new TikTok's comment section, one fan wrote, "Better than ever", to which Isabella replied, "Not going anywhere" while another fan wrote, "Thanks for the update... I was worried" and Isabella responded, "Me too."

Days before the video was posted, the teenager who is the daughter of 'Good Morning America' co-anchor Michael Strahan posted the latest installment of her YouTube series where she candidly shared details of her cancer journey.



 

Recounting her third craniotomy, Isabella said, “It’s not as bad as the first time but I’m really in pain."

"They do give me pain medicine…they don’t work that well on me. So I’m in a lot of pain."

"My head really really hurts right now. Not gonna lie, I’ve been crying a lot. I’m in a lot of pain. It’s not as bad as last time… my face isn’t as puffy but it literally hurts to do anything," she added.

Isabella Strahan opens up about her 'completely awake surgery'

The third craniotomy was performed unexpectedly after she developed a fever and was rushed to the emergency room.

Isabella then got an IV inserted, a chemotherapy port accessed, and also underwent MRIs and CT scans. 

She also disclosed undergoing a "little procedure" where she was awake throughout.

“I’ve had this one before. They stuck a needle in three spots and drained fluid and I was completely awake for this. My first completely awake surgery," she shared.

Isabella, who is one of Strahan's four children, previously shared that she first began experiencing brain tumor symptoms in September 2023 while she began her freshman year at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.


 
 
 
 
 
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Following the brain tumor diagnosis, she has been receiving treatment since October 2023. 

In an emotional vlog posted on April 10, Isabella shared a positive update from her doctor. "These are happy tears. My doctor just called and told me I only have to do two more rounds of chemo and I'm so happy," she said, adding, "So I'll be done in May and I can kind of try to have a summer to feel better."

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