Ten...

A man hadn't been feeling well, so he went to his doctor for a complete check-up. Afterward, 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. "How long have I got?" "Ten," the doctor said sadly. "Ten?" the man asks. "Ten what? Months? Weeks? What?!" The doctor interrupted, "Nine..."