London, May 30, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Former Rangers, Manchester United and Scotland goalkeeper, Andy Goram, has vowed to “fight as he has never fought before” after revealing he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
The Ibrox club with whom he earned legendary status during a trophy-laden seven years in the 1990s, announced last month that the 58-year-old was being treated for the illness.
However, Goram has now confirmed in an interview with the Daily Record, that he has been given about six months to live by doctors, after declining the chance of chemotherapy, which might extend his life by an extra three months.
The ex-Scotland stopper who won 43 caps, first felt ill around seven weeks ago, when he was struggling to eat and drink, but he initially ignored the symptoms after failing to get a face-to-face appointment with his GP.
Goram was diagnosed with Level 4 oesophageal cancer. It has spread to his liver, right lung, three vertebrae and ribs.
He has rejected the chance of chemotherapy, after seeing the impact it had on his ex-wife Miriam during her cancer battle last year.
“I’ve been told by the doc, ‘Go enjoy your everyday life and be as normal as possible. My pain is manageable. I can still go see friends and supporters’ clubs and still be myself,” he said.
“I’ll be here as long as I possibly can. The only difference is the timebomb ticking away.”
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