Nanotheranostics in Breast Cancer Bone Metastasis: Advanced Research Progress and Future Perspectives

Pharmaceutics. 2024 Nov 21;16(12):1491. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16121491.

Abstract

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women worldwide, with bone being the most common site of all metastatic breast cancer. Bone metastases are often associated with pain and skeletal-related events (SREs), indicating poor prognosis and poor quality of life. Most current therapies for breast cancer bone metastasis primarily serve palliative purposes, focusing on pain management, mitigating the risk of bone-related complications, and inhibiting tumor progression. The emergence of nanodelivery systems offers novel insights and potential solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer-related bone metastasis. This article reviews the recent advancements and innovative applications of nanodrug delivery systems in the context of breast cancer bone metastasis and explores future directions in nanotheranostics.

Keywords: bone metastasis; breast cancer; drug delivery systems; nanotheranostics; targeted therapy.

Publication types

  • Review