Cancer is a scary word, how do I tell people?

This was my biggest problem.
How did I tell people? Telling family was ok, I knew they'd be upset by the news, worried for me etc, but they know me, some better than I know myself.
My biggest fear was upsetting others. When you meet, the first thing usually said is, "How are you?".
I understand that people will be concerned for me, it's the pain my news may drag up for them that worried me. Many people have been affected by cancer, maybe they lost a family member or had a scare themselves.
I went to the local cancer support centre and chatted to people who have been there and done that. All our situations are different but these people know how to help:) I can't praise any of them enough. Macmillan Support do booklets which have helped. (Links are at the bottom of this blog).
I've decided the only thing I can do is just answer as I feel is the best at the time. If I think someone needs to know, I'll tell them but emphasize that it's not as scary as it might first sound, and tell them I have no pain and can be treated. If they want to know I'll tell them what I know about the treatment .
And I smile:)