Nanoparticles are capable of self-assembly and main taining stability and specificity, which are crucial to drug encapsulation and biocompatibility . Recent progress in cancer nanotechnology raises exciting opportunities in which diagnosis an d treatment are based on the molecular profiles of individual patients. The present review article elaborates various nanocarriers like nanotubes, quantum dots, nanoshells, liposomes, den drimers, etc. and special emphasis on the recent advances of nanotechnology.