Vivian:Do you see this lump? I'm sure I have cancer.
Guy:Don't jump to conclusions.
It could be something completely benign.
Vivian:I know it's not benign. It's got to be a malignant tumor.
The cancer is probably at stage two or three already.
The oncologist will probably want to start me on radiation and chemotherapy right away.
Guy:You haven't seen a single doctor yet and you're already planning for the worst.
Vivian:Of course I am. I want to be mentally prepared for the bad news.
The doctor will do a biopsy, but I already know what the results will be.
I'm just hoping the prognosis will be good.
Guy:I think you're getting way ahead of yourself.
It could be something completely harmless.
Vivian:I can't afford to believe that. I have a family history of cancer.
My father was diagnosed when he was 56 years old.
It's true he's been in remission and hasn't had a relapse yet, but you never know with cancer.
Guy:That's right, you never know. You could live to the age of 90.
Vivian:You can fool yourself as much as you like, but I have to face facts-especially as sick as I am.
