Michael Strahan's daughter Isabella gets her chemo port removed in latest episode of cancer recovery vlog
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA: Isabella Strahan, daughter of TV personality Michael Strahan, recently had her chemotherapy port removed at Duke Children's Hospital after completing an eight-month treatment for a brain tumor.
The 19-year-old, known for documenting her cancer treatment journey on YouTube, shared her experience following surgery to remove a medulloblastoma tumor.
Isabella Strahan shares about her chemotherapy port removal journey
On July 17, model Isabella posted the latest episode of her YouTube series, chronicling her health journey following emergency surgery in October 2023 to remove a large medulloblastoma, a type of malignant tumor, from her cerebellum.
During the recent "Vlog 26: Road to Recovery", Isabella returned to Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center in Durham, NC, where she underwent surgery to remove her chemotherapy port.
She asserted, "Long time, no see! I am driving back up to Duke to get my port removed."
She shared her experience, displaying the marks on her neck and stomach where the port was located. Isabella explained, "This kinda looks like a neck vein and it’s kinda uncomfortable sometimes. And this is a bump and that’s where they poke me every time."
Isabella described her hospital room, decorated with an 'Inside Out' theme, and prepared for surgery with her mother, Jean Muggli.
She expressed excitement after consulting with the plastic surgeon and anesthesia team, "I just talked to the plastic surgeon who’s gonna close it, the anesthesia doctor… I talked to everyone. And I’m really excited."
She detailed the anticipated recovery period of about four weeks, "The recovery for this seems to be like four weeks of not going in water and stuff like that. Just being careful and scar care. So, not too bad."
Isabella then posted a video of herself being wheeled to surgery, adorned with a crown while hospital staff cheered her on with bubbles and pom poms.
Post-surgery, she shared her relief at no longer having the protruding port, though she noted discomfort at the site. She concluded with plans for an MRI the following day, promising updates.
Isabella Strahan's fans wish her an incredible life
Within hours of releasing Isabella Strahan's video on YouTube, it received over 23k views, and hundreds of comments flooded the comment section. Many netizens warmly welcomed her and expressed wishes for an incredible life ahead.
One user wrote, "Hello Isabella, it’s a privilege to hear and see you.. it’s nothing but completing the treatments so you can be yourself again.. Let’s Thank God for HEALING MERCIES."
The second user added, "Beautiful Isabella and her beautiful mom are back. The healing journey is in full swing. Praise God. You and your family are in my prayers. Blessings to the nurses as well. They put on quite a wonderful support party throughout the journey."
The other added, "This kid is absolutely incredible. Here's hoping she's done with this nightmare and can go on to live a long, incredible life. She deserves it."
The fourth user said, "Awesome update. Love the surgery intro. That crown is where it belongs. Keep doing your thing, I see so much more greatness ahead of you."
The last user shared, "Hi beautiful Isabella, It’s so good to see you . It’s good to hear that you are doing well. Continuing prayers for complete healing ️. God bless you and thanks for sharing your journey with us. You got this"
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