Various Nanotechnology platforms in cancer prevention, detection and treatment- A Review

Abstract: A Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroys body tissue. It is caused by damage of genes which control the growth and division of cells. In the fight against cancer, early detection is a key factor for successful treatment. However, the detection of cancer in the early stage has been hindered by the intrinsic limits of conventional cancer diagnostic methods. Nanotechnology provides high sensitivity, specificity, and multiplexed measurement capacity and has therefore been investigated for the detection of extracellular cancer biomarkers and cancer cells, as well as for in vivo imaging. These advances will improve the survival rate of cancer patients by enabling early detection. In addition, it could be used to monitor cancer progress in response to treatment, which may contribute to the development of better strategies for cancer treatment. This review paper is an overview of various nanotechnology platforms in cancer prevention, detection and treatment.

Keywords: Nanotechnology, Nanoparticles, Cancer diagnosis, Cancer biomarker.