Edward Has Just Been Diagnosed with an Advanced Stage of Cancer

Edward has just been diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer. If Edward is in the first stage of dying as suggested by Kübler-Ross, which of the following is likely to be his reaction to his diagnosis?

A) He is likely to be in a state of depression.
B) He is likely to have come to terms with his diagnosis.
C) He is likely to blame his physician for not doing enough to cure him.
D) He is likely to dismiss his diagnosis as a mistake.