Cancer-stricken Andy Goram last night told how doctors have now given him just weeks to live.
The 58-year-old was rushed to hospital after falling ill at home.
Goram revealed to the Daily Record last Monday that specialists gave him a life expectancy of six months.
But they now believe he has just four to six weeks after tests revealed his cancer had spread quicker than predicted.
The Ibrox hero confirmed the new shock prognosis after a private message he sent to a friend was leaked online. Details of how he took ill appeared on fan websites. He said: “It’s now thought I have four to six weeks.
“It was a private message I sent someone who shared it and it ended up online. It’s disappointing that someone would do that.”
Goram, who has oesophageal cancer, said he “took a turn” at his flat in Coatbridge on Tuesday.
He was taken to Wishaw General Hospital where it was confirmed the illness has spread to his lymph nodes.
The Gers idol’s neck and left arm were badly swollen.
Goram will be moved to Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow on Monday.
He will be fitted with a protective mask while undergoing radiotherapy the next day.
The Goalie will then be transported to St Andrews Hospice.
He said last night: “The cancer has spread a lot quicker than everyone thought. I felt really ill and was in a lot of pain on Tuesday and needed an ambulance to take me back to hospital.
“The tests confirmed the cancer was now in my lymph nodes and spreading fast.
“My specialist recommended radiotherapy. I decided to take his professional advice. I’ve said from the start I’ll fight on until D-Day.
“If this radiotherapy on Tuesday and my follow-up treatment prolongs my life I’ll be able to see more of my family, friends and ex-teammates.
“It’ll give me the chance to spend more time with my two grandchildren. That’s my target.”
Goram added: “It’s all been very overwhelming but the people around me, everyone, my son Danny, have been great.”
We told earlier this week how Goram thought he’d indigestion only to be told he had Level 4 oesophageal cancer at the end of April. He had lost 4st in four weeks after being unable to eat.
The former Rangers No1 refused chemotherapy after doctors said it would extend his life expectancy by just 12 weeks.
Ex-teammates and football rivals were by his bedside again after he was taken into hospital for a third time.
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