If you became ill with cancer, or anything you could think of which could take your life away in a matter of weeks, would you want to know?

A friend of mine is, and has been ill for a long time. Her daughter knew what was wrong with her, but never told her mother she had cancer. Now she knows, now that she has only three weeks at best to live.

Personally? I wouldn't want to be told, but simply ask how long I had left. If there was something that could be done to lengthen my time alive, I'd grab at it, and go along with it. I wouldn't want my family carrying around a burden, and I'd want them to be as normal as possible. I'd hate knowing my kids, friends and relative were grieving before I passed away - I'd want them to celebrate while I was still alive. Even when I die, I'd want them to celebrate my passing, and welcome new life onto the earth.

I don't think I'd even want anyone to know if there was something wrong. Obviously I'd tell my close relatives (maybe my partner, mother, kids).

What do you think?