| The patient waits as his test results are being processed, not sure what to expect for his future. |
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| The doctor had learned how to deliver bad news to patients, and she was "benevolent" towards them as she informed them of their situation. |
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| Mr. Adams, we tested your tumor and it was non-cancerous. Unfortunately, you have the early signs of "chronic" "cerebral" hypoperfusion. | |
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| I greatly appreciate you being so "candid" with me and not sugarcoating my situation. | |
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| I can help you throughout the process of coming to terms with this disease. | |
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| Thank you. My family will help "bolster" me emotionally throughout this process. | |
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