Global Radiation Therapy Market Size By Type (External Beam Radiation Therapy, Internal Radiation Therapy), By End-user (Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, Cancer Research Institutes), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Radiation Therapy Market Size And Forecast

Radiation Therapy Market size was valued at USD 6.3 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 10.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.71% from 2023 to 2030.

Technology advancement has been the market’s main driver. The market is growing as a result of rising R&D activities, an increase in patients suffering from diseases like cancer, and the quick expansion of the healthcare sector in both developing and developed nations. The Global Radiation Therapy Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Radiation Therapy Market Definition

Intense energy beams are used in radiation therapy, a sort of cancer treatment, to kill cancer cells. Although protons or other forms of energy can also be employed, X-rays are most frequently used in radiation therapy. Most frequently, external beam radiation therapy is meant when the phrase “radiation therapy” is used. The high-energy beams used in this form of radiation originate from a device outside of the human body and are directed at a specific location on the human body. Radiation is injected inside the human body during brachytherapy (brak-e-THER-uh-pee), a new kind of radiation therapy. Radiation therapy harms cells by eradicating the genetic material that regulates cell division and growth. Radiation therapy damages both healthy and cancerous cells, but its objective is to kill as few normal, healthy cells as possible.

The majority of radiation-induced damage can frequently be repaired by normal cells. Radiation therapy is used to treat cancer in more than half of all cancer patients. Radiation therapy is a common cancer treatment used by medical professionals. Some benign (noncancerous) tumors can benefit from radiation therapy. is the sole (main) method of treating cancer. In conjunction with other treatments, such as chemotherapy, to eradicate cancer cells, reduce the size of a cancerous tumor before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy), inhibit the growth of any cancer cells that may still be present after surgery (adjuvant therapy), reduce cancer symptoms in cases of advanced cancer.

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External-beam radiation therapy is the most used kind of radiation treatment. Radiation is delivered by a device outside the body. If necessary, it can be applied to treat sizable portions of the body. The radiation beam used in x-ray or photon radiation therapy is created by a device known as a linear accelerator or linac. The beam’s size and shape are modified by specialized computer software. This makes it easier to remove the tumor while avoiding neighboring healthy tissue. For several weeks, most radiation therapy treatments are administered every working day. For radiation therapy to the head, neck, or brain, form-fitting supports or a plastic mesh mask are used to keep patients immobile and ensure that the beam hits the same area each session.

Global Radiation Therapy Market Overview

Strong ionizing radiation is administered at the sites of cancer in radiation therapy or radiotherapy in order to stop the proliferation of cancer cells. Radiation Therapy Market growth is anticipated to deliver over the projected period due to the rising prevalence of various malignancies around the world and the rising demand for non-invasive treatment alternatives for various cancers. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that in 2020 there will be 1,806,590 new instances of cancer identified in the US and 606,520 cancer-related deaths, which will likely increase the market share for radiation therapy. Additionally, an increasing number of significant players will likely offer new products during the projected period, supported by cutting-edge technology.

Growing technological breakthroughs in radiation and an increase in cancer incidence are the main factors anticipated to propel market expansion during the forecast period. Additionally, rising awareness regarding the expanding use of radiation in the treatment of tumors and the increasing use of radiotherapy methods for cancer treatment is predicted to drive the growth of the Radiation Therapy Market during the anticipated period. However, Radiation Therapy Market growth is anticipated to be hampered during the forecast period due to side effects associated with radiation therapy used to treat cancer and the high cost of the treatment making it expensive for those living in low- and middle-income nations.

The market may be limited by a lack of technical professionals with the necessary skills. The ability to operate radiation equipment for treating various chronic illnesses has been in short supply in healthcare facilities across the globe. Even though completely automated and semi-automated medical equipment have been developed, accurate treatment still requires professional medical intervention. The sector might be able to overcome the aforementioned difficulties with the support of significant efforts to offer training programs and scholarships.

Global Radiation Therapy MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Radiation Therapy Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, End-user, And Geography.

Radiation Therapy Market, By Type

• External Beam Radition Therapy
• Internal Radiation Therapy

Based on Type, the market is segmented into External Beam Radiation Therapy and Internal Radiation Therapy. The external Beam Radiation Therapy Market is anticipated to have the highest share during the forecast period. EBRT aids medical professionals in the treatment of a particular body portion. It targets tissues and tumors while being completely safe for the rest of the patient’s body. Because outpatient care is becoming more and more popular, EBRT is now one of the radiation treatments most frequently employed in healthcare facilities. Some of the several kinds of EBRT include stereotactic radiosurgery, 3D conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT), helical tomotherapy, IGRT, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).

Radiation Therapy Market, By End-user

• Hospitals
• Specialty Clinics
• Cancer Research Institutes

Based on End-user, the market is segmented into Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, and Cancer Research Institutes. The segment of cancer research institutes is anticipated to have the biggest share of the Radiation Therapy Market throughout the forecast period. In order to provide cutting-edge and efficient patient treatment, cancer research institutions are quickly building modern radiotherapy equipment. Research centers will be able to create new technologies by increasing the funding made by public and private sector entities to speed up R&D in the area of cancer diagnostics and therapies. To lessen the impact of the disease globally, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and governmental organizations are promoting cancer research.

Radiation Therapy Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Based on Geography, the Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. The APAC region has the greatest market share and is expected to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period. The market for radiation therapy has expanded as a result of an increase in government programs to enhance public awareness of available treatments, a rise in demand for complex therapies, and an increase in the incidence of cancer. Radiation therapy developments will be fueled by rising cancer management awareness in nations like China, India, Japan, and South Korea. Accessibility to excellent radiotherapy is being improved through bold government initiatives and international investments in the healthcare industry. For instance, the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) in India and Ion Beam Applications (IBA) in Belgium signed a contract in August 2022 to teach medical professionals proton-based radiation therapy.

Key Players

The “Global Radiation Therapy Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as Accuray Inc., Canon Medical Systems Incorporate, Elekta, Eckert & Ziegler, Hitachi, IBA, Mevion Medical Systems, RefleXion, Siemens Healthineers AG, Nordian, Isoray, and ViewRay Inc.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In June 2022, Biology-guided radiation therapy (BgRT) has been effectively used by RefleXion Medical for the treatment of cancer in all stages. To highlight the promise of cancer biology in expediting treatment planning and delivering individualized radiation therapy, the business conducted its first symposium.
• In August 2020, Varian Medical Systems, Inc. announced the acquisition by Siemens Healthcare GmbH for USD 16.4 billion.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the Radiation Therapy Market. We cover the major impacting factors that are responsible for driving the industry growth in the given region.

Porter’s Five Forces

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