Yes! You read that correctly! Isabella Strahan is officially cancer-free. The 19-year-old made an emotional yet empowering appearance on Good Morning America in January sharing that she had been diagnosed with medulloblastoma — a brain tumor that had to be surgically removed. Throughout her ensuing chemotherapy treatment, she and her dad Michael Strahan have kept well-wishers updated on her progress.
Yesterday, a month after finishing her final treatment, she shared the best news:
“It was a great, great scan,” Isabella said in a YouTube vlog. “Cancer-free. And everything is great.”
CANCER! FREAKIN’! FREE! We couldn’t be happier for Isabella and the Strahan family, and it’s clear that she’s feeling the same way.
The University of Southern California student also shared a photo of herself smiling blissfully in a grassy field on her Instagram Story. She’s posing with her arms up, hands resting below her chin, and there’s just no way to truly describe the peaceful glow radiating from her. (E! News has a screenshot HERE.)
The only thing that admittedly has Isabella feeling down is that she already misses her doctors and “everyone who’s helped.”
“Because they’re all so nice,” she said. “I feel like I’m just saddened today knowing that I wasn’t gonna be going back for a while ’cause I love them so much.”
A month ago, the teen posted a carousel of photos celebrating her last chemo treatment. “After the wildest 8 months, I finally got to ring the bell. Grateful for my journey ????,” she captioned the post.
And the photo of her ringing the bell — a tradition that many hospitals have for when cancer patients finish their treatment — just might be the most heartwarming thing you’ll ever see. She has the biggest open-mouth smile, a gold crown on her head, a gold pompom in her hand (the one that isn’t busy ringing the bell!), and bubbles floating in front of her. It’s the definition of exuberance.
Strahan — who shares Isabella’s twin sister Sophia with wife Jean Muggli and kids Tanita and Michael Jr., with ex Wanda Hutchins —also posted at the time, sharing a video of that beautiful moment. “@isabellastrahan you are a SUPERWOMAN! Ringing that bell finishing chemo and on your way! ???????????????????????? You continue to fight with a smile on your face, strength, and determination. I am one proud Dad! Love you, Bella ❤️❤️”
A proud dad who must now be breathing the biggest sigh of relief and gratitude.
