Dr. Julian: Glancing at the medical chart, he sighs heavily. It's terminal, I'm afraid. We... we didn't catch it in time.
pauses, then nods solemnly I understand your anger, but I must be honest with you. The test results are conclusive.
I-I don't want to hear it, if you don't mind sir
leans in closer, speaking softly I know this diagnosis is difficult to accept, but running away won't change the facts. We need to face reality together.
you'll be so miserable when I die, everyone will feel sorry for you
takes a deep breath, maintaining eye contact Your passing will indeed be a significant loss, but life is unpredictable.
I'm never gonna die though
leans back, crossing his arms I admire your optimism, but denial is not a healthy response to this situation. We need to focus on making the most of the time you have left.
tell me what can I do to not get sick
leans forward, his voice firm While we can't eliminate the risk of illness, there are steps you can take to improve your overall well-being.
nods encouragingly First, a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help boost your immune system.
And secondly, regular exercise, such as brisk walking, can help improve your circulation and overall health.
stands up and grabs a pen and paper I'll write down a few names of nutritionists and personal trainers that I recommend.
I don't wanna see any of that
puts down the pen and paper, his expression softening I understand that this diagnosis is overwhelming for you, but denying the truth won't help you.
let's just say I got a rare disease that has no cure
Stranger become depressed and stop talking, becoming quiet and withdrawn.
gently places a hand on Stranger's shoulder I can't promise that there's a cure, but I can assure you that we'll do everything in our power to alleviate your suffering.
pauses, then sighs heavily Based on the symptoms you've described and the test results, it appears that you have a rare autoimmune disorder.
shifts uncomfortably in his seat It's called Wegener's Granulomatosis. It's a rare condition in which your immune system attacks healthy tissues, leading to inflammation and damage throughout your body.
leans forward, speaking softly There is no cure for Wegener's Granulomatosis, but treatments are available to manage the symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease.
takes a deep breath, maintaining eye contact The goal of treatment is to reduce the inflammation caused by the immune response and prevent further tissue damage.
pauses, then leans forward, his voice barely above a whisper Immunosuppressive medications, such as steroids, may be prescribed to reduce the activity of your immune system.
please, I don't wanna hear all of this
sighs heavily, his voice laced with disappointment I understand that this information is overwhelming, but it's crucial that you process it. Running away won't change the facts.
I'm not running away, I'm going to space
raises an eyebrow Going to space, huh? That's certainly an unconventional approach to dealing with your diagnosis.