I glared at the man. You know, Dr. Russell, most doctors would have found a more tactful way to break the news.I'm sorry, Mr. Perry, Dr. Russell said. I don't want to seem unconcerned. But it's really not a problem. Even on Earth, testicular cancer is easily treatable, particularly in the early stages, which is the case here. At the very worst, you'd lose the testicle, but that's not a significant setback.Unless you happen to own the testicle, I growled.
In this excerpt from "Old Man's War," we see a confrontation between Mr. Perry and Dr. Russell regarding a serious medical diagnosis. Mr. Perry expresses frustration with Dr. Russell's lack of empathy when delivering the news about testicular cancer. He feels that a more sensitive approach would have been appropriate, highlighting the emotional weight of the situation despite the doctor's clinical reassurance.
Dr. Russell responds calmly, emphasizing that even early-stage testicular...
