Depends on the options and treatments.
If they are not effective or something then probably not. But only for a while like a day/couple days. If I tell the people around me straight away they will complicate things. Too much talking about it, too much hustle around it. Confusing me not letting me breathe. I'd feel like its not real and life after that moment would be numb. But if I keep it to myself a little I will comfort myself in my own way. Get to grips with it and just relax. Then I'll let them know and accept the help. Anyway my behaviour would change so they'd realise and I'll have to tell them sooner or later..

Nobody wants to be left completely alone in a depressing, scary situation like this. Family and friends would be more grief stricken when 'suddenly' something happens to you. At least if they know beforehand they will understand more what's happening, they will cherish the times they have left with you, and it will prepare them for what comes next.
What's better? You hurt the people you love in a hard way and you are alone only you knowing, letting it consume you til the end? Or having care, love, last important memories and making it a little easier for them and you?

I'd rather tell them, so my death doesn't come as a shock to them.

I'll tell my family and one of my friends. Nobody else needs to know.

I would tell them. For lots of reasons. If I keep that inside and have no one to confide in, that kind of mentality can worsen any condition. Just like support can often help. That's also more resources actively thinking about you to look where maybe you haven't looked for treatment. Plus if I didn't tell anyone and died or they found out I was suffering silently, I wouldn't want them thinking I betrayed them by keeping such a big part of my life a secret. I wouldn't tell kids, or people I wasn't close to, but my support net would definitely be on the know

Skittles, what's wrong? If I were sick I would definitely tell my family, if inly to give them time to say goodbye and adjust to the idea of my passing.

I've talked to other people who are sick, they said after you tell everyone people look at you differently and it's harder to watch them worrying and they look at you like you're going to die. Most of the people I've talked to said if they had it to do over they wouldn't have said anything until it was getting obvious.

It's Leukemia

I probably shouldn't have brought this up, I'm sorry guys...I just thought because it's the internet I could get some advice. I should have never said anything, and kept it to myself.

No, its best not to bottle things up honey. Do you mind if I ask how old you are? Personally I would think thats makes a big difference in a lot of ways.

I'm 23...I don't wanna tell my dad, he shouldn't outlive me. It's not fair. Apparently I've had symptoms for awhile ignoring it. I don't mind being sick, I just don't want to hurt anyone. This is just fucking overwhelming in a way I've never experienced. It's just easier to talk to I don't know in real life. I don't have words...knowing you are this fucked. I just can't explain it. My insurance is shit apparently, even though I've never needed it before. I just don't get sick. Ironically. Wtf are you supposed to do? Just how? I actually drank tonight, I'm not even really a drinker. It's funny because all I think about is my dad and my dog, and my bf, It's pathetic that there's no one else...

Honey, you need to tell your dad. I know its horrible, but if your prognosis is that bad, he's going to have to know. Look into different research facilities that do alot of probono work like M.D Anderson, Mayo Clinic are two major ones. Where do you live?

Colorado

Look into MD Anderson and Mayo.they do amazing things. Try not to give up.

Hey skittles. So my mom had it too. Hers went into remission from some weird thing someone who was close with our family suggested. That was fourty some years ago, and it hasn't been back since. There might still be hope, even though you feel hopeless. Don't let this beat you. And don't become your illness. Always keep looking. And it's completely your choice to tell anyone period. But I think your dad would rather know so he could help rather than being left feeling he could have done something had he known sooner.

I won't give up, no matter how bad it is. I just feel like I've been punched in the stomach. It's a shock. I feel kind of numb, then sad, then back to numb.

Such a cliché thing to say, but you have to stay strong. You have to tell your dad. Imagine this: your child finds out he/she has a terrible disease, would you want them to tell you or not? I wish you a lot of strength and health in this difficult time.

Whatever happens, I wish you well, and hope you'll make it through this :)

Thank you guys, all I've ever seen from people who have cancer is a brave face...like they're just so much stronger than the rest of us. Here I am, just fucking scared, not knowing what the hell to do. Wanting to forget about it, not exactly being able to. I already had depression and anxiety to the point they wanted me to take antidepressants and Xanax (I said no because they dull me down) this makes that so much worse! I really only have internet friends, that's why I just talked to y'all. It's kinda sad knowing you can count the people who love you on one hand. I hadn't thought about it like that before.

It's not that they're stronger than the rest of everyone to begin with. I think it eventually stirs something inside them. They hate it, they want it to lose, they want to heat it, to live is to win and they want to win. You'll become so strong in so many ways yourself. And then later on you'll be able to say you kicked it's ass. Cancer is scary. Especially when it's caught in a later stage. Just remember, you're not giving up and so many people love you and want to see you beat this. We're all here for you no matter what you need. We can help be a support while your body isn't as strong as your mind.