Issue 9, 2024

Cutting-edge approaches for targeted drug delivery in breast cancer: beyond conventional therapies

Abstract

Breast cancer is a global health challenge with staggering statistics underscoring its pervasive impact. The burden of this disease is measured in terms of its prevalence and the challenges it poses to healthcare systems, necessitating a closer look at its epidemiology and impact. Current breast cancer treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapies, have made significant strides in improving patient outcomes. However, they are not without limitations, often leading to adverse effects and the development of drug resistance. This comprehensive review delves into the complex landscape of breast cancer, including its incidence, current treatment modalities, and the inherent limitations of existing therapeutic approaches. It also sheds light on the promising role of nanotechnology, encompassing both inorganic and organic nanoparticles equipped with the ability to selectively deliver therapeutic agents to tumor sites, in the battle against breast cancer. The review also addresses the emerging therapies, their associated challenges, and the future prospects of targeted drug delivery in breast cancer management.

Graphical abstract: Cutting-edge approaches for targeted drug delivery in breast cancer: beyond conventional therapies

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
29 1 2024
Accepted
07 4 2024
First published
10 4 2024
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

Nanoscale Adv., 2024,6, 2270-2286

Cutting-edge approaches for targeted drug delivery in breast cancer: beyond conventional therapies

R. Chaudhari, V. Patel and A. Kumar, Nanoscale Adv., 2024, 6, 2270 DOI: 10.1039/D4NA00086B

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