The Doctor Says Sadly

A man hasn't been feeling well, so he goes to his doctor for a complete checkup.

Afterward, the doctor comes out with the results.

"I'm afraid I have some very bad news," the doctor says.

"You're dying, and you don't have much time left."

"Oh, that's terrible!" says the man.

"How long have I got?"

"Ten," the doctor says sadly.

"Ten?" the man asks.

"Ten what? Months? Weeks? What?!"

"Nine..."