@Bravo speak to your friend about how you feel and your wishes for privacy. I don't think it is up to anyone to share your health news but the fact is people do. I originally told a few people and asked them not to share my news. They did. I think they did not to offend me but to deal with the news themselves. Everyone is affected by your cancer, not just you and everyone reacts differently. As for seeing medical scars etc that's different for everyone. I am not traumatised by any medical sights but my sister is. We are all different and we need to communicate with each other how we feel etc. People aren't mind readers. If someone doesn't want to see something, look away or tell others that you don't want to see such things.