TNA Wrestling veteran Joe Doering is facing a difficult challenge. The former tag team champion is preparing to enter hospice care as his battle with brain cancer continues.
Doering is set to enter hospice care soon. The update comes during his third battle with brain cancer. The former TNA World Tag Team Champion has been sidelined since 2022.
The latest update was shared by Doering’s sister-in-law, Mandy Banh. She posted the message through a GoFundMe campaign and reflected on his long battle with the disease.
TNA veteran Joe Doering set to enter hospice care amid cancer battle
“Hi, my name is Mandy, and as my brother in-law approaches 10 years of battling Brain Cancer, he finds himself in the midst of battling a third brain tumor. Joe has underwent radiation & his first round of chemotherapy- to continue for at least 5 more months.”
Banh also spoke about the financial and personal challenges the family has faced throughout the journey. “Joe and my sister have put so much determination and resilience into Joe’s fight over the past 10 years I was hoping to help alleviate some financial worries that naturally come along with medical bills combined with my sister needing to take some time off work to accommodate Joe’s multiple medical and rehabilitation appointments.”
“This journey has not been easy on them, and with Joe not having any family in Canada, all of the load ends up on my sister’s shoulders. After Joe’s last brain surgery in 2022, located on his brain stem, he developed ataxia on his right side, which has greatly impacted his mobility. Joe works very hard with physiotherapy, however, he mostly uses his wheelchair in his day-to-day life, requiring assistance when using stairs, a walker, and any transitioning.”
“This has been a great change, as one would imagine, from being a professional sports athlete. However despite this great challenge, Joe has remained determined, focused, and most of all- in good spirits! He chooses not to feel sorry for himself and battles his journey very privately. I feel after 10 years, to show Joe more love- that he still has support and encouragement- will help him embark on this latest battle.”
Doering was first diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016. The cancer returned in 2022, forcing him to step away from wrestling. Fans can contribute to the GoFundMe through the link provided above.
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