TNA Star Battling 3rd Brain Tumour; GoFundMe Launched

A GoFundMe has been launched for one TNA star who is now battling cancer for the third time.

Mandy Banh, the sister-in-law of TNA star Joe Doering, has launched a GoFundMe, revealing that Doering is now battling his third brain tumour in recent years. Banh explained Doering’s condition as she tries to raise $4.5k CAD to help with his treatment and alleviate the money worries his illness has caused:

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 Previously Held Tag Team Gold In TNA

Joe Doering previously battled cancer in 2016 but was able to return to All Japan Pro-Wrestling the following year. The star joined TNA in 2020, where he became part of Violent By Design alongside Eric Young, Deaner, Kon, Rhino, and former AEW star Alan Angels. As part of that group, Doering held the TNA Tag Team Championship on two occasions.

He continued wrestling with the promotion until 2022, when it was revealed that his cancer had returned, forcing him to undergo surgery and treatment.

Everyone at TJR Wrestling wishes Joe Doering a full and speedy recovery.