person A: I have some bad news_comma_ unfortunately. Well_comma_ bad for me. I was diagnosed with lung cancer.
person B: I am sorry to hear that. How far along is it?
person A: It's stage two. I think I'll be able to beat it because I'm otherwise in great health_comma_ and it hasn't metastasized or anything. I just wasn't expecting to have to deal with this incredibly difficult time ahead of me.
person B: Keep a positive attitude. I will be thinking of you!
person A: Thank you so much for being supportive. :)