I'm sorry to hear that. As others have noted, find out all the details asap before you start making decisions.
On the COBRA side of things, you have 60 days at minimum: http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq-consumer-cobra.html and it must last at least 18 months and can go as long as 36 depending on how they have it set up.
Also, I hope you have people around you to get support and talk with. I've never dealt with cancer personally but I have to belief your mind is racing and you're flooded with some mix of panic, fear, and more panic than I can imagine. This is not the time to keep close friends and family in the dark.
On the COBRA side of things, you have 60 days at minimum: http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq-consumer-cobra.html and it must last at least 18 months and can go as long as 36 depending on how they have it set up.
Also, I hope you have people around you to get support and talk with. I've never dealt with cancer personally but I have to belief your mind is racing and you're flooded with some mix of panic, fear, and more panic than I can imagine. This is not the time to keep close friends and family in the dark.