Isabella Strahan celebrates final chemo session for brain tumor as she finally leaves hospital
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Isabella Strahan, daughter of TV personality Michael Strahan, is marking a significant milestone in her health journey by celebrating the completion of an eight-month chemotherapy treatment.
This achievement follows her ongoing battle with a brain tumor, during which she has bravely undergone chemotherapy. The 19-year-old student and model has been sharing her journey through a YouTube series, where she recently opened up about the difficulties and side effects of her treatment.
Isabella Strahan says she 'officially finished chemo'
Isabella shared the latest episode of her YouTube series on June 14, chronicling her health journey since undergoing emergency surgery in October 2023 to remove a large medulloblastoma, a type of malignant tumor, from her cerebellum. The vlog was filmed at Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center in Durham, North Carolina.
It captured Isabella during her fourth and final round of chemotherapy. Reflecting on her experience, she described this round of treatment as surprisingly manageable, expressing joy for the confetti parade and the tradition of ringing the hospital bell upon completion.
She said, flashing a thumbs-up and smiling, "I officially finished my chemo! Yay! This was a long journey, but I made it. Now I have to recover and get back to my usual state, which is gonna take a long time but done with treatments."
Isabella celebrates end of chemo by ringing the bell 3 times
During the celebration, Isabella strolled down the hospital corridor while nurses and family members cheered with balloons and showered her with confetti. Kool & The Gang's 'Celebration' played in the background.
Before heading to ring the hospital bell, she remarked, "My confetti parade was really fun and I love all my nurses. It is a great day." As she rang the bell with a wide grin, she recited, "Ring the bell three times well. It’s a toll to clearly say my treatment’s done, this course is run and I’m on my way."
Her loved ones also surprised her with a 'Hooray for Isabella' poster and Wonder Woman balloons, alongside unicorn dolls. After leaving the hospital, Isabella and her family celebrated with a meal at Waffle House, one of her favorite restaurants.
Isabella also shared a TikTok video marking the end of her chemotherapy treatments. Wearing a gold crown, Isabella danced with her twin sister Sophia Strahan to 'Let Em' Know' by Bryson Tiller, her favorite artist, captioning the video "Did It."
Internet wishes 'warrior' Isabella Strahan a quick recovery
After learning that Isabella Strahan has marked the end of her treatment with a celebration, numerous online supporters have sent their best wishes for her continued journey toward good health, as per Facebook.
One said, "Ring that loud and proud!! You were such a warrior throughout your fight. I pray for a long healthy journey. The world is your oyster and you are the beautiful pearl." Another user said, "Congrats on your last treatment. Continued good heath and healing in your recovery."
The third user added, "Congratulations Isabella! I have followed you and prayed for you sweet girl. I’m so happy for this milestone! Now get your strength back and live your best life!!" The fourth user mentioned her brave character saying, "I am so happy for Isabella. This young woman has suffered but has been very brave. She is blessed she has a dad that can afford the best medical treatment available. I hope she has a long and happy life"
The last user added, "This is such wonderful news to hear and see you did it! God Bless you and your family. You look so beautiful."
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