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

Afterwards 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..."