Abstract Cancer is one of the most common and widespread diseases in the human population and has been reported to be the second major cause of death globally. The World Health Organisation states that about 200 different types of cancers have been identified worldwide, each of which requires unique approaches for treatment. It also records that 1 in every 6 deaths in the world are due to cancer which clearly evidences for the inevitable necessity for the control and cure of cancer. Unlike normal cells, cancer cells undergo uncontrollable cell division and each division leads to multiple mutations in a continuous fashion. There are various strategies towards targeting cancerous cells. With the advent of conventional therapies, various chemical derivatives are being used as anticancer drugs. This article reviews on the various approaches put forth in the fight against cancer through cancer therapies and drug designing by identifying potent targets. Here we will be discussing about the history of cancer and its advances towards development of anticancer drugs from tip to toe.
Keywords Cancer; Anticancer Drugs.