Give it to me straight, Doc.

A man hasn't been feeling well so he goes to his doctor for a complete checkup. Afterwards, the doctor came out with the results.
"I'm afraid I have some very bad news," the doctor said. "You're dying and you don't have much time left."
"Oh, that's terrible!" said the man. "Give it to me straight, Doc. How long have I got?"
"Ten," the doctor said sadly.
"Ten?" the man asked, "Ten what? Months? Weeks? What?!"
"Nine..."