I drop round for a coffee
Me: Good news about the polyps
Nod: Yes! Here is the letter
I read the relevant section
"Initial investigation reveals a lesion which requires further
urgent investigation, and a couple of polyps. Call (phone number) asap to arrange for a biopsy."
Me: Um, this is not about polyps. They need you in asap for what looks like a biopsy of this lesion.
Nod: Lesion? What is a lesion. I must have overlooked that bit.

Me: It could be cancer. You have to call them in the morning!!
As I leave, Nod says. "I think I might make a will this afternoon."