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Isabella Strahan Keeps Up Health Checks After Brain Cancer
Isabella Strahan is back at school nearly three years after being diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain cancer.
She was declared cancer-free in July 2024 after treatment.
She gets follow-up appointments and an MRI about every three months to monitor her health.
Strahan says she also takes symptoms such as headaches or dizziness seriously and contacts a medical professional.
Her experience has made health and family a priority, alongside exercise, sleep and healthy eating.
She is working with Aflac's Check for Cancer initiative to encourage people to get screenings and seek early detection.
She hopes sharing her experience can help others advocate for their health.
Isabella Strahan says she is keeping up with health checks nearly three years after being diagnosed with medulloblastoma.
The 21-year-old, who was declared cancer-free in July 2024, said she gets MRIs about every three months.
She said she contacts her nurse practitioner when she experiences symptoms such as headaches, nausea or dizziness.
Strahan said she is back at school and prioritizes exercise, sleep, healthy eating and drinking water.
She is also promoting early cancer detection through Aflac's Check for Cancer initiative.
- Who
- Isabella Strahan, a 21-year-old student and cancer survivor.
- What
- She described her health checks and the habits she uses to care for her health.
- When
- Nearly three years after her medulloblastoma diagnosis; she said she was declared cancer-free in July 2024.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- She wants to monitor her health and encourage people to prioritize early detection.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Strahan was declared cancer-free.
Strahan described her follow-up care, including MRIs about every three months.
- Age
- 21
- Diagnosis
- Medulloblastoma
- Cancer-free
- July 2024
- MRI schedule
- About every three months
- School
- University of Southern California
What people are saying
I get MRIs about every three months, and that gives me peace of mind.
Health is number one.
Earlier detection and getting that MRI early and taking blood work really can save a life.