The 58-year-old, who has won 43 caps for Scotland, confirmed in an interview with The Daily Record that he had turned down the option of chemotherapy, which could extend his life by another three months.
Goram, who played nine games for United in 1998 after signing as cover for Alan Kelly and Simon Tracey, first felt ill around seven weeks ago when he struggled to eat and drink. drinking, but he initially ignored the symptoms after failing to get a face. -meet one-on-one with his general practitioner.
“I thought I had severe indigestion,” he said. “It felt like my esophagus was clogged up. After a few weeks it got worse and nothing was happening. Everything I ate or drank wouldn’t reach half of my stomach and I was throwing it out.
“I was unable to have a face-to-face with my GP for two weeks, by which time I was in total agony. I had also lost 4th place in four weeks.
“I had a CT scan at Monklands and then was rushed to Wishaw General and told my next of kin had to be with me.
“That’s when the alarm bells started ringing. I realized I had cancer.”
Goram was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer, which has spread to his liver, right lung, three vertebrae and ribs.
Goram’s son, Danny, was by his side when a doctor informed him that his condition was terminal. He rejected the chance of chemotherapy after seeing the impact it had on his ex-wife Miriam during her battle with cancer last year.
“I knew I was going to fight”
“The surgeon explained where all the cancer was and it was inoperable,” he said. “Danny broke down while I was trying to assess the situation.
“The word ‘inoperable’ hit me hard. I knew I was going to fight.
“The specialist said that if I take the chemotherapy, I have an average of nine months left – an average. If I don’t take the chemotherapy, I have an average of six.
“After seeing what it did to Miriam, my decision was made after talking with her and Danny.
“Taking chemotherapy and being in agony for another three months and zero quality of life? No thanks. Chemotherapy is not on the menu.
“Miriam had six chemotherapy treatments and three x-ray sessions. It was hell.
“Her partner Dale had to carry her up the stairs for weeks.
“But she had a goal because now she more or less beat it. My problem is that there was no way out to fight for.
“The doc told me, ‘Go and enjoy your daily life and be as normal as possible’. My pain is manageable. I can still go to friends and fan clubs and still be myself.
“I’ll be here as long as I can. The only difference is the ticking time bomb is on.”
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Source: www.thestar.co.uk
This notice was published: 2022-05-30 11:56:30
