Isabella Strahan Reflects on Cancer Battle and Return to College Life

The 20-year-old shares lessons from her medulloblastoma diagnosis, treatment, and recovery as she resumes her studies at USC.

Isabella Strahan, daughter of Michael Strahan, was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare brain tumor, in October 2023 and underwent emergency surgery within 24 hours of her diagnosis.
Her treatment included three brain surgeries, six weeks of radiation, and four rounds of chemotherapy, with her cancer declared in remission in July 2024.
Strahan shared regrets about not staying physically active during treatment, which led to significant muscle loss, and emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive mindset.
After a year-long medical leave, she has returned to USC, where she is adjusting to social changes and addressing misconceptions about her absence.
Strahan documented her journey through YouTube vlogs and was featured in an ABC News primetime special, raising awareness about her experience as a young cancer survivor.