| Summary: | Cancer is a disease affecting millions of people worldwide. Early detection as well as appropriate treatment regimens are crucial in combating the deadly disease. The advent of nanotechnology has had a truly transformative impact on health care. Today, nanotechnology finds applications in multiple areas including diagnostics and therapeutics. The exponential growth in the field has made it possible to detect diseases such as cancer much earlier than previously possible. Additionally, nanoparticles are emerging as frontline candidates for the treatment of several types of cancer. Several clinical results suggest that nanoparticles possess the potential to reduce side effects and increase efficacy of treatment options, owing to some distinctive properties they display. This review provides a brief description of nanoparticle mediated tumor-targeting approaches with an emphasis on recent developments in the field.
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