Though she has had a rough couple of months, Isabella Strahan remains in high spirits. “I’m feeling good. Not too bad. And I’m very excited for this whole process to wrap. But you just have to keep living every day, I think, through the whole thing,” she shared with host Robin Roberts. Even better, Isabella admits the diagnosis has taught her to appreciate the simple things of life, like walking and hanging out with friends. “Perspective is a big thing,” she explained.
When asked about her decision to come forward with the diagnosis now, Isabella said she hopes to inspire people in similar situations. “It’s been like, two months of keeping it quiet, which is definitely difficult. I don’t wanna hide it anymore ’cause it’s hard to always keep in. I hope to just kind of be a voice, and be [someone] who people, maybe [those who] are going through chemotherapy or radiation can look at,” the young model said of her decision. To that end, the 19-year-old revealed she will be partnering with Duke Children’s Hospital to create a YouTube series where she will share her treatment journey.
The heartbreaking news of Isabella’s diagnosis seemingly sheds more light on Michael’s lengthy absence from his hosting duties, back in October and November. Though ABC Studios confirmed to ET at the time that the former NFL star was “dealing with some personal family matters,” there was no hint at the 19-year-old’s diagnosis.
