Andy Goram

Rangers legend Andy Goram has been given six months to live after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. The 58-year-old reportedly turned down chemotherapy.

He said: 'Now the priority is to get the right mixture and strength of painkillers along with morphine. 'Absolutely gutted to read the news about Andy Goram, not old enough to see him in action myself but my god what a legend of our club. 'They had to put a stent in my oesophagus to unblock the cancer blockage and help me swallow again. 'Take chemotherapy and be in agony for the sake of an extra three months and zero quality of life? All the best Andy.' He continued: 'The surgeon explained where all the cancer was and it was inoperable. I need to take my medication religiously or I'm in big trouble.' If I don't take the chemo, I have an average of six months.' The former goalkeeper played 184 times for Rangers, winning five league titles and three Scottish cups. 'I had a CT scan at Monklands, then was rushed to Wishaw General and told my next of kin should be with me. 'Everything I ate or drank didn't get halfway to my stomach and I threw it back up. After a few weeks, it got worse and nothing was getting through.

The Rangers icon has been given the heartbreaking news after rejecting the offer of treatment for Level 4 oesophageal cancer but is determined to keep ...

I knew I was in for a fight.” I realised I had cancer.” “I had a CT scan at Monklands, then was rushed to Wishaw General and told my next of kin should be with me. “Everything I ate or drank didn’t get halfway to my stomach and I threw it back up. It was as though my gullet was blocked. He was offered treatment but was told that it would only give him another 12 week, so has turned this down having seen how ill it made his ex-wife Miriam, who battled cancer last year.

Goram won the Scottish title five times with Rangers and made 43 appearances for his country.

I knew I was in for a fight.” “Everything I ate or drank didn’t get halfway to my stomach and I threw it back up. After a few weeks, it got worse and nothing was getting through.

Former Rangers goalkeeper Andy Goram, widely considered to be the club's best-ever shot stopper, has revealed he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and ...

“Take chemotherapy and be in agony for the sake of an extra three months and zero quality of life? If I don’t take the chemo, I have an average of six. I had a CT scan at Monklands, then was rushed to Wishaw General and told my next of kin should be with me. Goram was diagnosed with Level 4 oesophageal cancer, but it has since spread to his liver, right lung, three vertebrae and ribs. “I couldn’t get a face-to-face with my GP for two weeks, by which time I was in total agony. In what is extremely devastating news, doctors have informed the Ibrox legend that chemotherapy would only give him another 12 weeks on top of that, so he has refused it.

The former Rangers and Scotland goalkeeper has revealed that doctors have given him 'about six months' to live.

I knew I was in for a fight.” My problem is there was no exit door for me to fight for,” Goram added. “The specialist said if I take the chemotherapy, I’ve an average of nine months to go. If I don’t take the chemo, I have an average of six. “I couldn’t get a face-to-face with my GP for two weeks, by which time I was in total agony. I had a CT scan at Monklands, then was rushed to Wishaw General and told my next of kin should be with me.

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He added: "I'll be here as long as I possibly can. Danny broke down while I was trying to assess the situation," he said. If I don't take the chemo, I have an average of six." "It was hellish. He contacted his GP when the pain became unbearable and was sent to hospital for scans. "That is when the alarm bells started ringing.

He is refusing chemotherapy and told the Daily Record that he “will fight the disease like I have never fought before”. The Goalie first started to feel ill ...

“Take chemotherapy and be in agony for the sake of an extra three months and zero quality of life? “Danny broke down while I was trying to assess the situation. Chemotherapy is off the menu.” I can still go see friends and supporters’ clubs and still be myself. The illness has spread to his liver, right lung, three vertebrae and ribs. My pain is manageable.

The Scotland star was diagnosed with Level 4 oesophageal cancer. The illness has spread to his liver, right lung, three vertebrae and ribs. The Rangers ...

After a few weeks, it got worse and nothing was getting through. It was as though my gullet was blocked. The Ibrox legend said he was struggling to eat or drink and initially felt like he was suffering from heartburn.

He later joined United on loan in the 2000/01 season and made two appearances in the Premier League title run-in. Sir Alex Ferguson had always been a fan of the ...

The 58-year-old is best known for playing 184 times with Rangers, where he proudly won five league titles and five domestic cups. Andy has bravely turned down the chance of chemotherapy after witnessing how ill it made his ex-wife Miriam, who battled cancer last year. Goram said he is able to continue to see friends and supporters’ clubs and “still be myself”.

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“I couldn’t get a face-to-face with my GP for two weeks, by which time I was in total agony. Danny broke down while I was trying to assess the situation. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. It was as though my gullet was blocked. After a few weeks, it got worse and nothing was getting through. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365.

The former keeper has confirmed doctors have given him about six months to live.

Andy has bravely turned down the chance of chemotherapy after witnessing how ill it made his ex-wife Miriam, who battled cancer last year. “The 58-year-old is best known for playing 184 times with Rangers, where he proudly won five league titles and five domestic cups. The former Rangers, Manchester United and Scotland keeper has also revealed he has turned down chemotherapy for the illness.

Former Rangers goalkeeper Andy Goram has revealed that he has just six months to live.The 58-year-old confirmed his cancer diagnosis last month but he has.

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“Take chemotherapy and be in agony for the sake of an extra three months and zero quality of life? "I can still go see friends and supporters’ clubs and still be myself. “Danny broke down while I was trying to assess the situation. If I don’t take the chemo, I have an average of six. “I couldn’t get a face-to-face with my GP for two weeks, by which time I was in total agony. After a few weeks, it got worse and nothing was getting through.

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Danny broke down while I was trying to assess the situation. I can still go see friends and supporters’ clubs and still be myself. Goram spoke to the Daily Record, detailing his diagnosis. He went on to join Hibernian in 1987 before crossing the country to Glasgow in 1991. After a few weeks, it got worse and nothing was getting through. It was as though my gullet was blocked.

The Ibrox legend credits his teammate - known as Bomber - with saving his life after taking him to 20 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

I liked talking to punters, folk with normal jobs who loved Goram became a regular after-dinner speaker and would also host Q&A nights with fans. I was brought up in it. He eventually retired aged 39 but admits he wasn’t mentally prepared to hang up his gloves. “If I had a gig and was on at 7pm, I’d arrive at 4pm and go to the bar. Goram, who was last month diagnosed with terminal cancer, added: “It was around 10 years ago. He added: “I was thinking about going around Scotland and doing sessions with guys about to finish their career and maybe help. “The drinking was probably the same but there was no training to get the booze out of my system and that’s the downward spiral starting. “He asked if I was still off the booze and I said I was. “It got to the point where I’d sit in a bar and someone would put a glass of red wine in front of me and say, ‘that’s for you, thanks’. “But I can barely drink now with all the pills I need to take.” I was in Thurso from Friday to Monday, came back down the road and I couldn’t remember a thing about the weekend.