AEW’s Rebel shares health update
AEW’s Rebel has shared a health update.
On Thursday, she posted a message to social media revealing that she is currently in an inpatient rehabilitation program.
Real name Tanea Brooks, Rebel revealed last November that she had been diagnosed with primary pulmonary lymphoma, a form of cancer that affects the lungs. However, she also noted that her doctors consider her a best-case scenario for her situation.
Rebel has been dealing with health issues since May 2024, including a neurological disorder that has made it more difficult for her to walk and speak clearly.
Rebel said:
“Right now I am in the hospital, but for a good reason. It’s a rehab hospital. I’ve been trying a few different rehabs, and I’m just not getting great results, so I was able to, while I’m waiting for my doctors to figure out what to do next – and I’ll share that with you guys when I know more. It just takes time. – But meanwhile, while I’m waiting, I was able to get into an inpatient rehab.”
“I’m doing speech therapy for my speech, and chewing is difficult and swallowing. So I’m getting speech therapy for that. I’m getting occupational therapy for being able to raise my hands.”
“And I’m also getting physical therapy, and that will help with my walking and my gait. Right now, I’m walking with a walker. I am able to walk without the walker, but I am a big fall risk. So we just take precautions.”
Rebel also mentioned that being in the inpatient program has allowed her to feel grateful for the things she is still able to do, noting that some other patients are not as fortunate.
“I am able to walk with a walker and even without a walker. And some people don’t get that privilege. So it is definitely helpful being here, just by being here without the therapy. And so I am staying strong and looking to get stronger and hopefully regain some independence.”
Rebel’s full Instagram post is available below:
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