Abstract

Kashish Bhardwaj*, Shivani Chawla, Aryan and Abhay Guleria

ABSTRACT

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ovarian cancer is the top cause of mortality among women diagnosed with gynecological cancers, as well as the second most frequent gynecologic malignancy in the US. Ovarian cancer is the third most frequent type of gynecological cancer worldwide. There are two types of ovarian cancer: epithelial and non-epithelial. Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most common kind, accounting for more than 95%, while roughly 5% are not epithelial ovarian cancers (e.g., germ cell, sex-cord stromal, and small cell ovarian cancers). Its history has been scientifically documented for over 150 years; during this time, the fatality rate has remained constant, but the incidence has increased—despite the fact that therapies are extremely costly and advanced. This review examines nanoscale drug delivery techniques for ovarian cancer treatment and detection. Nanocarrier systems such as dendrimers, nanoparticles, liposomes, nano capsules, and nanomicelles were reviewed. Herbal medicine has an important role in the prevention and treatment of ovarian cancer. Plants have been utilized to treat diseases from time immemorial. Cancer control planning is difficult and multifaceted. Awareness and understanding are critical for lowering the risk of ovarian cancer.