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An LFC fan who is battling terminal cancer told the S*n he would “rather have another round of chemotherapy” than allow them to tell his story.

Matt Henderson, 41, was diagnosed with terminal cancer of the oesophagus in September - which has tragically spread to his lymph nodes and liver.

Earlier this month the dad-of-one told the ECHO how he is determined to fight cancer by raising £200,000 for specialist treatment abroad.

And after his story went public, the Litherland dad- who has been inundated with donations - received a message from the S*n Newspaper and his reply was amazing.

Responding to the message, which asks whether the S*n can share his story and a picture his son Sebastian, he replied:

“As I am a proud and loyal Liverpool FC fan and a season ticket holder for 25 years, I would rather have another round of chemotherapy than let your rag of a newspaper report on my story and/or show a picture of my son EVER. #JFT96 #YNWA #help4matt.

The response, which Matt shared on Facebook and Twitter has had hundreds of shares and retweets as well as dozens of messages congratulating him on his reply.

One wrote: “Well done Matt and wishing you all the best of luck in your battle. Like the families of the 96, Keep fighting and may you have the strength to do so.”

Another wrote: Absolutely love your response! YNWA xx” while one said: “This has given me goosebumps. You’re an absolute star Matt. X

Matt who is currently undergoing his third of six rounds of chemotherapy, at Aintree Hospital, said: “My reply was a no brainer to be honest as a loyal LFC fan.

“And the donations that have come in off the back of it have been amazing.

“We are already up to nearly £69,000 which is just phenomenal.

“I didn’t realise it would get such a reaction when I put it on social media.

“But it has been amazing.

“It has really given us that lift to keep fighting and keep going.”

Earlier this month Matt told the ECHO how he adamant that Christmas Day, which is also his son Sebastian’s birthday, will be “special” and that “everyone will be happy”.

He said: “It was really lovely and I am feeling even more positive.

“The donations are opening doors and keeping my options open for treatment.

“We have all been really lifted by everyone’s thoughts and donations and long may that continue.”

To donate to Matt’s cause go to his JustGiving page here.

You can also support his cause by donating here.