Joe Doering continues to battle brain cancer. In a GoFundMe post, Doering’s sister-in-law, Mandy Banh, gave an update on Doering’s health, writing that he is battling a third brain tumor and has undergone radiation and his first round of chemotherapy.
“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,” she wrote. “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.”
Banh noted that the journey has been difficult for the family, particularly because Doering has no family in Canada, placing the burden on his wife. She also provided details on the physical toll the surgeries have taken on the former TNA star.
“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.”
Despite the current situation, Banh wrote that Doering remains focused on fighting the disease privately and maintaining a positive attitude.
“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 previously battled cancer in 2016 before returning to All Japan Pro Wrestling the following year. He joined TNA in 2020 and continued to be part of the roster until 2022, when it was announced his cancer had returned, and he would be undergoing surgery shortly thereafter.
