The past decade has seen the emergence of a
new radical and ground breaking area of research
known as cancer nanotechnology. Using this technology,
nanoparticles are being developed in the size range of 1-
250 nm and loaded with drugs, imaging agents and
genetic materials for improved chemotherapeutic action.
In this work, we have developed XO infused Fricke
gel dosimetry and tested the effect of radiation
enhancement in the presence of AuNPs. The radiation
therapy involves the use of both high energy (MV) and
low energy radiation (kV). The results of this work
clearly show that in the presence of AuNPs, there can be
a great impact on the absorbed radiation and thereby
increases the killing efficacy of the cancer cell due to
radiation. The use of AuNPs in radiation enhancement
and dosimetry planning using Fricke gel has not been
reported in the literature. Hence, the finding of this
research work is novel and has potential to change the
way cancer is currently being treated.