Metal nanoparticles as a promising therapeutic approach for prostate cancer diagnosis and therapy: a comprehensive review.

Prostate cancer is a leading cause of mortality among men worldwide, particularly in the USA and European nations, with an estimated 1.9 million new cases and over 580,000 deaths annually, according to recent global statistics. The treatment of prostate tumors presents significant clinical challenges, due to the disease's high metastatic potential, specifically to vital organs, such as the liver, lungs, bones, and brain.