There really isn't, no.

[He probably won't ever stop being somewhat astonished at how upsetting knowledge of his illness has been to everyone. He can see how hard the other is taking this information, and his voice softens a bit as he attempts to reassure him.]

I've been quite reconciled to my fate for some time, Dick. If there's one positive thing to say about a slow-onset degenerative illness, it's that it does provide time to prepare.