A review on allopathic and herbal nanofibrous drug delivery vehicles for cancer treatments

•The life-threatening side effects of cancer treatment are addressed using nano-formulations and combinational therapy.•Herbal drugs displayed potency in curing cancer using a nanofiber based device.•Allopathic anti-cancer drugs can be delivered at a targeted site using a nanofiber based drug carrier which improves bioavailability to a great extent.•A combination of an herbal and allopathic anticancer drug could be a possible life-saving union to cure cancer.