“As surgeons, we live in a world of worst-case scenarios. We cut ourselves off from hoping for the best, because too many times, the best doesn't happen. But, every now and then, something extraordinary occurs. And suddenly… best-case scenarios seem possible. And every now and then, something amazing happens. And against our better judgment… we start to have hope.”
“As doctors, we’re trained to give our patients just the facts. But what our patients really want to know is, will the pain ever go away? Will I feel better? Am I cured? What our patients really want to know… is, is there hope? But, inevitably, there are times when you find yourself in the worst case scenario. When the patient’s body has betrayed them, and all the science we have to offer has failed them. When the worst-case scenario comes true, clinging to hope, is all we’ve got left.”
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