Is it better to know you're terminally ill and be given an estimate of how many more months you could expect to live? or to die suddenly?

Is it better to know you're terminally ill and be given an estimate of how many more months you could expect to live? or to die suddenly?
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A sudden death, without any preparation, wreaks havoc, emotionally and logistically on the families and survivors of the people I know who have experienced it. I would rather have some time, for the sake of my loved ones, even if it meant I suffered a bit more.
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