Current:Home > StocksChainkeen Exchange-Isabella Strahan Receives Support From Twin Sister Sophia Amid Brain Cancer Diagnosis -WealthRoots Academy
Chainkeen Exchange-Isabella Strahan Receives Support From Twin Sister Sophia Amid Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Benjamin Ashford View
Date:2025-04-07 04:32:42
As Michael Strahan's daughter Isabella Strahan undergoes treatment for brain cancer,Chainkeen Exchange her twin sister Sophia Strahan is rallying behind her.
The 19-year-old shared a heartfelt message of support for her sibling Jan. 11, hours after she revealed her diagnosis on Good Morning America, of which their dad serves as a cohost.
"I'm so lucky to have the most amazing sister and best friend in the world," Sophia wrote on Instagram. "The last few months have been so much harder than we could have ever imagined, but it's made me realize just how strong you are. You inspire me and I'm so proud of you. Us forever."
In her touching post, Sophia included several pics of herself and her twin, including one showing the two posing for a selfie, while Isabella lies on a hospital bed wearing a surgical cap and gown.
As for Isabella, she shared her gratitude for her sister's post, writing, "Best sister," alongside a red heart emoji.
On Good Morning America, Isabella shared that she was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor found in children.
"I didn't notice anything was off till probably like Oct. 1," she told cohost Robin Roberts in an interview while sitting next to her dad. "That's when I definitely noticed headaches, nausea, couldn't walk straight."
Isabella said later that month, she started throwing up blood. "I was like, 'Hm, this probably isn't good,'" she recalled. "So I texted [my sister], who then notified the whole family."
At Michael's insistence, the teen underwent a full checkup, including an MRI, which revealed the brain tumor. Her dad, who stepped away from his hosting duties in November for almost three weeks, shared he learned about Isabella's cancer diagnosis before she did.
"I don't really remember much," he continued. "I just remember trying to figure out how to get to L.A. ASAP. And it just doesn't feel real. It just didn't feel real."
Isabella underwent radiation therapy as well as emergency surgery to remove the mass and plans to start chemotherapy.
Amid her journey, Michael praised his "amazing" daughter, saying, "I know she's going through it, but I know that we're never given more than we can handle and that she is going to crush this."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (5)
Related
- 'Most Whopper
- Meet the volunteers risking their lives to deliver Christmas gifts to children in Haiti
- The Super Bowl could end in a 'three
- 'Squid Game' without subtitles? Duolingo, Netflix encourage fans to learn Korean
- See you latte: Starbucks plans to cut 30% of its menu
- What to know about Tuesday’s US House primaries to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz
- Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
- Are Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp down? Meta says most issues resolved after outages
- Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall
- Meet the volunteers risking their lives to deliver Christmas gifts to children in Haiti
Ranking
- Rolling Loud 2024: Lineup, how to stream the world's largest hip hop music festival
- Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall
- Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
- Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
- Bodycam footage shows high
- Dick Vitale announces he is cancer free: 'Santa Claus came early'
- As Trump Enters Office, a Ripe Oil and Gas Target Appears: An Alabama National Forest
- All That You Wanted to Know About She’s All That
Recommendation
B.A. Parker is learning the banjo
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
Could your smelly farts help science?
Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let go
Can Bill Belichick turn North Carolina into a winner? At 72, he's chasing one last high
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer Sells Once Every 4 Seconds: Get 50% Off Before It's Gone
'Vanderpump Rules' star DJ James Kennedy arrested on domestic violence charges
Appeals court scraps Nasdaq boardroom diversity rules in latest DEI setback