This may be because we often feel better if we know why something has happened, but since doctors rarely know exactly what has caused an individual's cancer, there's no reason for you to blame yourself. The link between cancer of the cervix and sexual activity has resulted in many women believing they, or their partners, are to blame for the illness. It is important to remember that sexual activity is only one of many factors associated with cancer of the cervix. In fact, only a small proportion of women with any of the known risk factors will develop the disease. Similar feelings of resentment may crop up from time to time during the course of your illness and treatment for a variety of reasons.
Relatives too can sometimes resent the changes that the patient's illness makes to their lives.
It is usually helpful to bring these feelings out into the open so that they can be aired and discussed. Bottling up resentment can make everyone feel angry and guilty. Cancer is a frightening word surrounded by fears and myths. These fears are often worse than the reality. Fear of the unknown can be terrifying so gaining some knowledge about your illness can often help to lessen this fear.