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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 23
Joe Doering Enters Hospice as 3rd Brain Tumor Grows After 10-Year Cancer Fight
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 23

Joe Doering Enters Hospice as 3rd Brain Tumor Grows After 10-Year Cancer Fight

2 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 23

Summary

  • Joe Doering is set to enter hospice, according to an update shared by his sister-in-law as the former WWE and TNA wrestler’s condition worsens.
  • His third brain tumor was reported to be growing, forcing doctors to stop chemotherapy and place him on steroids after an initial round of treatment.
  • A GoFundMe says Doering has battled brain cancer for nearly 10 years; after a 2022 brain-stem surgery, he developed right-side ataxia and now mostly uses a wheelchair.
  • $19,000 CAD had been raised toward a $24,000 CAD goal to help cover medical bills and support his wife as she takes time off for his care and appointments.
  • Doering stepped away from wrestling in 2022 when his cancer returned during his TNA run, and his third brain tumor was disclosed in December 2025.

Insights

Why did a famous wrestler's family need public donations for his decade-long cancer fight?
What will be Joe Doering's most enduring legacy in wrestling beyond his championship titles?
How did a champion athlete cope with losing his physical strength to a decade-long illness?