Segments - Spindle Cell Sarcoma Drug Market by Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, and Others), Drug Type (Branded and Generic), Distribution Channel (Direct Tender, Hospital Pharmacy, Retail Pharmacy, Online Pharmacy, and Others), End-user (Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, Home Healthcare, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global spindle cell sarcoma drug market size was USD 1 Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 2.5 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 8.4% during 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the advancements in the field of medicine.
Rise in medical advancements in the field of oncology has resulted in the creation of modern treatment procedures for rare types of cancers, such as spindle cell sarcomas. Additionally, the focus on minimally invasive, patient-centric methods to treat this condition is growing. These factors are projected to enable rapid market growth over the coming years.
According to a September 2023 article published by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the high-intensity focused ultrasound is one such minimally invasive treatment measure that is proven to be considerably effective in the treatment of the disease. Studies also indicate that this treatment is necessary to manage this illness.
Recent developments in pharmacogenetics involved the treatment of soft-tissue sarcomas. These types of tumors are fairly uncommon and comprise under 1% of all types of solid cancers, as per the NIH. Therefore, in-depth studies of these types of cancers are rare. However, over the last two decades, there has been considerable study on these types of tumors. For instance,
According to an April 2020 article published by the National Institutes of Health, the increasing genomic knowledge has resulted in the discovery of chemotherapeutic agents that are used to treat soft-tissue sarcomas.
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly hindered the market. This is attributed to the lack of access to adequate healthcare as a result of nationwide lockdowns. Additionally, a considerable delay has been registered in the detection and treatment of cancers worldwide, further hampering the market. According to an October 2020 report published by the National Cancer Research Institute, a massive 69% of oncology staff claim that patients did not have access to standard cancer treatments during the pandemic.
Growing use of artificial intelligence has considerably improved the diagnostic accuracy for rare cancers, such as spindle cell sarcomas. The use of AI is projected to streamline the market considerably in the coming years. According to a December 2022 report published by the National Institutes of Health, AI-based imaging techniques are increasingly being used to treat and detect sarcomas.
Additionally, the combination of highly advanced diagnostic technologies with AI-based algorithms & machine learning is expected to propel the market during the forecast period.
Advancements in medical research and development are expected to boost the market over the coming years. Increased funding for R&D activities towards oncology has led to a considerable rise in the number of individuals diagnosed with rare forms of cancers such as sarcomas. It has resulted in the development of drug therapies and minimally invasive procedures specific to these forms of cancers, thus boosting the market. For instance,
According to a July 2022 article published by the American Association for Cancer Research, low-grade sarcomas are easily removed with the help of surgeries. However, advanced sarcomas require procedures, such as immunotherapy, that are still undergoing considerable research. It uses a combination of different drug types or personalized medicine for the effective treatment of sarcomas.
Rare condition of sarcomas poses a major hindrance to the market. Insufficient research is conducted on sarcomas, owing to the rarity of this type of cancer. This leads to incorrect or faulty diagnoses, thus hampering the market. Additionally, the insufficiency of available medical treatments as a result of inadequate research and development further hampers the market.
Increasing research and development in stem cell and genome modification technologies is projected to revolutionize the market over the coming years. According to an August 2020 review published by the National Institutes of Health, genetic modification tools are projected to treat and cure malignant sarcomas over the coming years. The study of genetics and epigenetics in this field of study has evolved considerably in recent years and these developments are expected to boost the market over the forecast period.
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Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Spindle Cell Sarcoma Drug Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, and Others), Drug Type (Branded and Generic), Distribution Channel (Direct Tender, Hospital Pharmacy, Retail Pharmacy, Online Pharmacy, and Others), and End-user (Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, Home Healthcare, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
AB Science; AgonOX, INC.; Amgen Inc.; AstraZeneca; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; DAIICHI SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITED.; Eisai Co., Ltd.; F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Genentech Inc.; GSK plc.; Merck & Co., Inc.; Novartis AG.; and Pfizer, Inc. |
Based on drug therapy, the spindle cell sarcoma drug market is divided into chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and others. The chemotherapy segment is expected to dominate the market during the projection period, owing to its efficacy in the treatment of sarcomas. Chemotherapy causes considerable side effects; however, it is the most efficient form of medical technology available for the treatment of most forms of cancer.
According to the National Cancer Institute, chemotherapy slows down or stops the growth of malignant cells. Thus, the effectiveness of this form of treatment is projected to drive the segment. The targeted therapy segment is projected to expand at a considerable CAGR over the coming years, owing to the increasing research and development activities conducted in the field of personalized medicine.
Developments made in the field of genomics have resulted in the production of targeted therapies that are specific to individuals with a particular DNA sequence and are significantly more effective as compared to general medication. Thus, the considerable success of these treatments is projected to boost the segment over the coming years.
Based on drug type, the market is divided into branded and generic. The generic segment is projected to dominate the market over the forecast period, owing to the easy availability and cost-effectiveness of generic drugs. Generic drugs have the same main ingredients as their brand-name counterparts; however, they are considerably cheaper, owing to the absence of marketing costs. Thus, they are increasingly preferred, thereby boosting the segment.
Based on distribution channel, the market is divided into direct tender, hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy, online pharmacy, and others. The hospital pharmacy segment is projected to dominate the market over the projected period, owing to the easy availability of medication in these pharmacies. Patients prefer hospital pharmacies over retail shops, due to easy access to a variety of medications. This factor is projected to boost the segment over the coming years.
On the basis of end-user, the global market is segregated into hospitals, specialty clinics, home healthcare, and others. The hospitals segment is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period, owing to the availability of skilled professionals and advanced medical technologies. Majority of the funds allocated towards healthcare are assigned to hospitals and surgical centers.
Hence, they have better access to expensive medical treatments and the necessary capital to employ highly qualified medical personnel. These factors are projected to boost the market over the coming years.
The home healthcare segment is projected to expand at a considerable CAGR over the coming years, owing to the growing demand for home-based cancer treatments. Growing availability of pharmaceuticals and advanced treatments has enabled the possibility of home treatments. As a result, multiple home-based cancer treatments are now available and are expected to drive the segment significantly over the coming years.
In terms of region, the global spindle cell sarcoma drug market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to dominate the market during the projection period, owing to the massive amount of funds dedicated towards cancer research and development. The National Institute of Health, one of the largest cancer research centers in the US, received a grant of USD 7.6 million in 2022.
The market in Asia Pacific is projected to expand at a considerable CAGR over the coming years, owing to the growing medical awareness in this region. The large percentage of the geriatric population present in this region has resulted in an increase in terminal illnesses, such as cancer. As a result, the focus on research and development activities for the treatment of this illness has increased. These activities are projected to boost the market over the forecast period.
The spindle cell sarcoma drug market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global spindle cell sarcoma drug market are AB Science; AgonOX, INC.; Amgen Inc.; AstraZeneca; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; DAIICHI SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITED.; Eisai Co., Ltd.; F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Genentech Inc.; GSK plc.; Merck & Co., Inc.; Novartis AG.; and Pfizer, Inc.
These companies adopted dynamic measures, including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, product launches, and production expansion, to expand their consumer base worldwide. For instance,
On 9 May 2023, Pfizer partnered with Thermo and Fisher Scientific to create next-generation sequencing treatments for patients suffering from lung and breast cancer. This treatment is projected to provide fast and accurate results to patients.