The two most important unifying characteristics include cells in the body that divide and grow in an uncontrolled fashion and the ability of these cells to spread throughout the body. Cancer is a disease that challenges the mind, heart and spirit of everyone involved, often as deeply as it challenges the physical body. Whenever anyone loses a loved one there is a great need for love and emotional support. This is especially true if it involves the loss of a child. So for a parent in this situation, I would encourage them to explore opportunities to receive the love and support they need.
Every single cancer is unique and arises in a human being that is unique.
Therefore, it's difficult to make blanket, generalized statements about treatment since so many factors have to be individualized. Chemotherapy and radiation are most commonly given sequentially. However, for a growing number of cancers, they can be administered concurrently or at the same time, which can enhance their effectiveness. It all depends on the specific features of the cancer and of the person involved. Liver cancer can be a very challenging form of cancer to have to deal with because it arises in one of the most vital organs of the human body.