Conversing with Life

Sigh

P: What is this blood for?

D: It's for tumor markers.

P: Oh.. I did this before in the clinic. So if it's high, it means it's recurred right?

D: It was quite a while since you last had this test.

P: I hope it's low.

D: We hope so too.

P: Okay, thanks doc.

D: ... ...

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Knowing that the scan showed liver mets. This conversation was emotionally difficult.
I do not know how to break the news to him. Just hoping to take things a step at a time.

Wei Qiang converses @ 20:57