Is Cervical Stenois With Mylepathy Life Threatening? Recently Diagnosed And

Is cervical stenois with mylepathy life threatening? Recently diagnosed and orthopedic doctor said if I don't do anterior frontal plate surgery ; I am in a life threatening and a time bomb for death really soon? Should I believe him or does he just want to line his pockets with my insurance money, also, said I am not a good candidate for any kind of therapy.