Stop the Count

A man hasn't been feeling well, so he goes to his doctor for a complete checkup.

Afterward the doctor comes out with the results.

- I'm afraid I have some very bad news - the doctor says.

- You're dying, and you don't have much time left.

- Oh, that's terrible! - says the man.

- How long have I got?

- Ten - the doctor says sadly.

- Ten? - the man asks.

- Ten what? Months? Weeks? What?

- Nine...

- Eight...

- Seven...