Carbon Nanotubes in Cancer Therapy

The book titled Carbon Nanotubes in Cancer Therapy is structured into three chapters. Cancer therapy continues to face major challenges, including non-specific drug distribution, systemic toxicity, and the limited therapeutic efficiency of conventional treatments. Nanotechnology offers innovative solutions to these issues, with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) emerging as one of the most promising nanomaterials. This work discusses the structure, properties, functionalization, and biomedical applications of carbon nanotubes in cancer therapy. Particular emphasis is placed on drug delivery, photothermal therapy, gene therapy, and cancer imaging, along with their advantages, toxicity concerns, and future prospects. Cancer remains one of the most serious global health challenges, responsible for millions of deaths each year. In this context, carbon nanotubes represent a highly promising nanomaterial due to their exceptional physical and chemical properties. Their applications in drug delivery, photothermal therapy, gene therapy, and imaging highlight their versatility and potential to revolutionize cancer treatment.