Michael Strahan recalls fear of losing daughter Isabella to brain tumor as he reflects on 'painful' year

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Michael Strahan recently opened up about how scared he felt when doctors revealed his daughter Isabella Strahan's brain tumor diagnosis.

Fans of the ‘Good Morning America’ host have applauded Strahan for his strong bond with Isabella, especially as he reflected on her painful battle with cancer and commended her for maintaining a positive mindset throughout the ordeal.

Isabella’s battle with cancer began in October 2023 when she was first diagnosed with a brain tumor, leading to three surgeries and multiple rounds of radiation and chemotherapy.

Michael Strahan reveals his fears after daughter Isabella was diagnosed with brain tumor

In a candid cover story for Town & Country, Isabella Strahan and her father, Michael, discussed her challenging journey. The 52-year-old father reflected on a year he never imagined, recalling the fear and uncertainty they faced. 

"There were times when we said, ‘We know it’s painful and tough, but it’s temporary.’ The last year is one we hope to forget, but at the same time it’s shown us a lot of important things about who she is and about who we are and about how we show up for each other as a family," he shared.

Michael described the overwhelming moment when doctors informed him of Isabella’s brain tumor diagnosis, admitting he feared for her life.

He offered advice on coping with anxiety, saying, "You have to control your thoughts because your brain thinks of the worst-case scenario, and then you work your way back from there. I don’t think I’ll go through the rest of my life without some worry in some shape or form about this."

Michael Strahan on daughter Isabella’s resilience amid brain tumor battle

Despite the painful challenges her father faced, Isabella remained resilient, maintaining a positive attitude since her diagnosis. She confronted her struggles by, asking herself, "What are you going to do? It’s not going to help in any way. You’ve just got to get through it." 

Reflecting on her journey, she said, "I feel like I’ve grown in many ways. I’m super-­grateful for walking and talking again. You don’t think of the things you can do until you live without them."

Michael conveyed the difficulty of watching his daughter endure these hardships, noting, "It was definitely tough and painful to watch that. It was like, ‘How soon is it going to come back?’ It was painful for her to get out of bed and move and do those things that are completely necessary for her to do. As a parent, to see that was unsettling at times." 

However, he praised Isabella for her incredible spirit, stating, "Throughout this entire journey, Isabella has inspired and helped us all by how she has approached what she was facing. She has worked so hard and with such amazing spirit. And she is still on a journey with her vision, balance, and getting her weight back."

Internet celebrates Michael Strahan's bond with Isabella amid her battle with cancer 

The Instagram account of Town & Country magazine shared a heartwarming photo of Michael Strahan standing beside his daughter, Isabella, with her arms around his shoulders and him holding her at the waist.

The post garnered an outpouring of support from fans who expressed their blessings for Isabella's recovery and shared loving messages in the comments section.

One user praised their teamwork, stating, "A beautiful journey that was traveled together. What amazing teamwork! Love it and Many Blessings!" 

Another commenter appreciated the Town & Country interview, saying, "Such a beautiful article and interview.😍 I continue to pray for @isabellastrahan. And family as well. ❤️"

One Instagram user remarked, "We have been praying 🙏 throughout! Incredibly happy about Isabella’s life saving outcomes! Can’t wait to see pics in cap and gown one day graduating college! Dare I say a wedding gown - such a beautifully strong dynamic young lady. Go Isabella 🙌 ❤️."

Others shared heartfelt messages about the power of love and resilience, with one saying, "Beautiful story with an beautiful ending to a tough oponent.....Cancer! Love conquers and trumps all!! Cancer......Don't mess with our babies."

Another fan highlighted their father-daughter bond and wrote, "❤️So gorgeous!! Father daughter love❤️."

One supporter expressed their commitment to praying for Isabella, saying, "I PRAY FOR YOU ISABELLA EVERYDAY I LOSS MY SISTER 13 YEARS AGO I ALSO DO WORK FOR CHARITY & DONATE YOU'RE A BRIGHT STAR IN GOD NAME YOU WILL KEEO SHINNING TAKE CARE BABY GIRL. "

As fans filled the comments section with red hearts and prayer emojis, one user added, "Michael Strahan God had his hands all the time when no one else could guess who 👏❤️may the Lord continue to bless you always."

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