ABSTRACT
Utilizing nanoparticles as theranostic agent is a promising approach where it is possible to selectively localize them in a tumor without additional undesirable side effects, such as damaging the surrounding healthy tissues. It is well established that Gold nanoparticle provide a versatile platform for theranostic applications due to their biocompatibility and surface modification capability. Carbon nanoparticles are being explored widely for use in cancer treatment. Advances in nanotechnology have changed the very foundations of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, and hence offer some exciting possibilities to keep pace with today's advances in cancer treatment. Technological advancements, such as small, compact, high-power laser systems with actively cooled applicators, have introduced highly promising modalities for cancer therapy, most commonly the photothermal and the photodynamic therapy. Magneto-plasmonic nanoshells, a class of nanoparticles composed of magnetic core covered by plasmonic shell, are promising structures in the field of bioimaging and therapy.
