Nanomedicine is being applied in various ways in the fight against cancer:
1. Drug Delivery: Nanoparticles improve the delivery and efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents. 2. Imaging: Nanoparticles can enhance the contrast in imaging techniques such as MRI and CT scans, aiding in better diagnosis. 3. Photothermal Therapy: Metal nanoparticles can convert light energy into heat, selectively destroying cancer cells. 4. Gene Therapy: Nanoparticles can deliver genetic material to cancer cells, potentially correcting mutations or triggering cell death.
