Does Izzie leave the show?

Does Izzie leave the show? The character, played by Katherine Heigl, made a sudden exit in season 6, departing for a new job and asking Alex Karev for a divorce. Her swift exit came after Izzie found out she had brain cancer with a very low survival rate, and needed to undergo aggressive treatment.

The character, played by Katherine Heigl, made a sudden exit in season 6, departing for a new job and asking Alex Karev for a divorce. Her swift exit came after Izzie found out she had brain cancer with a very low survival rate, and needed to undergo aggressive treatment.