You are answering a USMLE-style medical question. Question: A 72-year-old woman with a 40 pack-year history of smoking presents to your office with jaundice. After a thorough workup, you determine that the patient has pancreatic cancer. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial statement to inform the patient of her condition? Options: A) "Have you ever heard of pancreatic cancer?" B) "I have bad news I need to share with you. Please sit down so we can discuss." C) "Have you designated a healthcare proxy?" D) "Your test results are consistent with a pancreatic adenocarcinoma." Reply with ONLY the letter of the correct answer (A, B, C, or D). No explanation.

B
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