Ex-NHL star Ron Duguay hospitalized after losing consciousness amid Stage 4 cancer battle

Former New York Rangers center Ron Duguay had a scary incident this past week as his daughter, Shay Thomas, revealed he fell unconscious at home and suffered injuries.

Thomas posted on Instagram Monday, where she revealed her father passed out after being "extremely dehydrated."

Duguay, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer earlier this year, also had "varices, portal hypertensive gastropathy, internal bleeding, and an ulcer," after seeing doctors.

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"Our dad @ronduguay10 continues to show us just how strong he is," Thomas wrote on her post on Instagram. "On Friday, he fainted at home, was unconscious, injured a few parts of his face, and knocked out a few teeth in the fall…this time, it wasn’t from hockey. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital."

Duguay’s cancer is in his liver, and Thomas revealed that "pressure has built up inside the liver" after "surgery, chemotherapy, and the pump."

"That pressure can back up into the stomach and cause bleeding. The ulcer still needs further evaluation, but the bleeding and liver pressure are the major concerns right now," Thomas added.

Thomas’ post also had video of Duguay entering the back of an ambulance on a stretcher.

"He is still admitted to the hospital and receiving blood transfusions while the doctors continue to monitor closely," Thomas wrote in her post.

"Through it all, our dad remains strong, positive, and trusting God every step of the way. We will continue to keep everyone updated. Please keep him covered in prayer."

Duguay wasn’t discouraged by the incident, saying "Found my teeth on the bedroom floor," in an Instagram Story that showed a picture of him without some teeth.

Duguay revealed his cancer diagnosis in February, issuing a heartbreaking plea for help as he pursued treatment "in hopes of giving him the best possible chance."

Duguay, 68, first opened up about his health to Page Six , telling the outlet that seeking financial support has been a challenge for him as someone who has used his platform to try to help others.

"I find it extremely hard asking for funds for all these costs I’m going through," he said. "Normally, I’m helping others."

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Duguay was diagnosed with colon cancer more than a year ago, losing his appendix and gallbladder during his treatment as a result. His family started a GoFundMe campaign to share the details of his condition and plans for additional treatment.

"Our dad has never been someone who asks for help …especially when it comes to money. He has always tried to handle everything on his own and didn’t want to burden anyone else with what he’s going through. But after many conversations as a family, we decided to create this fundraiser for him because we’ve seen firsthand the weight this battle has placed on him, both physically and financially," the family wrote on the campaign post.

"Because of his cancer, he hasn’t been able to work the way he normally would, yet he continues to fight with everything he has. Earlier in his treatment journey, the care he received in Florida nearly cost him his life. That led us to bring him to Orange County , where my sister and I live, so he could receive treatment here … and thankfully, it has helped him so far."

Duguay was one of the Rangers’ most recognizable players of the late 1970s and early 1980s after getting drafted 13th overall in 1977. He was an instrumental part of the team’s run in the 1979 Stanley Cup Final .

He played in 864 games during an 11-year NHL career, recording 274 goals and 346 assists. He also played for the Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings.

Duguay is in a relationship with former Republican vice presidential nominee and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who has been a strong supporter of the former NHL player throughout his cancer battle.

Fox News’ Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.

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