Baidu Qianfan: CoBuddy (free) flagged on AI in Healthcare | Stanford: "It's correct but not enough details"

This is one of the most important conversations in medicine. Here's how I'd approach it:

## Preparation
- Set aside adequate time and privacy
- Review the results thoroughly so I can answer questions accurately
- Have tissues available — for both of us
- Bring a follow-up plan if possible, even if preliminary

## The Conversation

**Start with what they know and want to know**
- "Do you want me to go over the results with you now?"
- Let them lead as much as they can

**Be clear and direct**
- Use the word "cancer" — avoid euphemisms that can cause confusion or false hope
- "The biopsy shows that the cells are cancerous"
- Keep it short at first. Let the words land before adding more

**Acknowledge their reaction**
- "I know this isn't what you wanted to hear"
- Silence is okay — don't rush to fill it

**Offer hope within honesty**
- "We have treatment options and I want to walk through them with you"
- "This is serious, but it's not untreatable"

## What to avoid
- Minimizing ("it's probably nothing to worry about")
- Too much detail or jargon initially
- Saying "we'll fight this" — some patients don't want a battle metaphor

## Follow-up
- Ask "What are you feeling right now?"
- Provide written materials
- Ensure they have support contacts

The goal is **honesty paired with compassion** — meeting them where they are.