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For medical questions, we encourage you to review our information with your doctor.
- What Is Cancer?
- Can Cancer Be Cured?
- Understanding What Cancer Is: Ancient Times to Present
- Understanding Cancer Causes: Ancient Times to Present
- History of Cancer Epidemiology: 18th Century to Present
- History of Cancer Screening and Early Detection: 20th Century to Present
- History of Cancer Treatments: Surgery
- History of Cancer Treatments: Hormone therapy
- History of Cancer Treatments: Radiation Therapy
- History of Cancer Treatments: Chemotherapy
- History of Cancer Treatments: Immunotherapy
- History of Cancer Treatments: Targeted Therapy
- Advancement of Cancer Survivorship
- Finding Cancer Information on the Internet
Soft Tissues
Soft tissues connect, support, and surround the different body organs. They can be found in most parts of the body.
Soft tissues include fat, muscle, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments, tendons, and other fibrous tissues.
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Last Revised: December 13, 2022
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