A cancer charity chief has said "iconic personalities" like Andy Goram speaking about the disease can "do nothing else" but raise awareness. Speaking to BBC's Good Morning Scotland on Monday, chief executive of the Beatson Cancer Charity, Martin Cawley, gave his condolences to the family of Andy Goram, who died on Saturday aged 58 after a battle with oesophageal cancer.
Goram played for Rangers between 1991 and 1998. He was also a Scottish international until 1998. Mr Cawley urged those worried about symptoms to consult their doctor and added: "Things like weight loss, trouble swallowing and maybe even chest pain, sore throats - these are things people should look out for.
"But I think my general advice would be if you have any signs that you think are troublesome or worrying for you then go and consult your doctor. I think early detection early treatment, early diagnosis is always the best approach.
