| dc.description.abstract | Globally, cancer is considered the second leading cause of death with a staggering tally of 10 million deaths. Breast, lung, colon, rectum and prostate cancers are amongst the most commonly diagnosed cancers. The current cancer treatment strategies such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery; are accompanied with a long list of side effects. Nanotechnology has shown potential in improving biocompatibility of the chemotherapeutic drugs, and also provides a novel approach for the development of novel cancer treatment strategies through the application of the widely investigated nano-scaled materials known as nanoparticles (NPs). These NPs have been used as drug delivery systems and have, therefore, made a mark in the fight against cancer. Furthermore, their anti-cancer properties make them prospective anti-cancer agent. | en_US |
