Joe Doering Battling Brain Cancer For The Third Time

Joe Doering is currently battling brain cancer for the third time and he recently underwent his first round of chemotherapy. He will receive treatment for at least five more months.

A GoFundMe for Doering has been launched by his sister-in-law Mandy Banh with a target of $4,500 to help alleviate financial difficulties stemming from medical bills and Doering's wife taking time off work to care for him. As of the time of writing, over $3,600 had been raised.

Doering was diagnosed with a brain tumour for the first time in 2016 and he underwent successful surgery, radiation and chemotherapy treatment. The cancer returned in 2022, and has now returned again.

It was noted in the GoFundMe that Doering's mobility was greatly affected by his second battle with brain cancer, and he has developed ataxia. Doering now uses a wheelchair in day-to-day life.

The GoFundMe post reads:

"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. 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!"

Joe Doering began his pro wrestling career in 2004 and he has spent much of his career wrestling for All Japan, performing for the promotion across two stints from 2007 until 2019 where he became a two-time Triple Crown Champion and four-time All Japan Tag Team Champion.

Doering signed with TNA (then IMPACT Wrestling) in 2020 and he was featured in the Violent By Design stable, becoming a two-time IMPACT World Tag Team Champion. He stepped away from pro wrestling in 2022 due to being diagnosed with cancer for a second time.

Everyone at Cultaholic extends our best wishes to Joe Doering.