What Role Does Nanotechnology Play in Cancer Treatment?
Traditional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation have significant side effects due to their lack of specificity. Nanotechnology offers the possibility of targeted drug delivery, whereby therapeutic agents are encapsulated in nanoparticles designed to release the drug specifically at the cancer site. This targeted approach minimizes damage to healthy tissues and reduces side effects. Additionally, nanocarriers can deliver multiple drugs simultaneously, allowing for combination therapies that can be more effective than single-drug treatments.
