Market Trends of Bone Cancer Treatment Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Bone Cancer Treatment Market according to our research experts:
Osteosarcoma is Expected to Hold the Largest Share Over the Forecast Period
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted surgical procedures, chemotherapy timings, and frequent hospital visits. In addition, a radical change in the osteosarcoma surgical plan was also observed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the bone cancer segment of the market, among all primary bone cancers, osteosarcoma is expected to have the largest market size over the forecast period.
Osteosarcoma is the most common type of cancer affecting the bones, and it mostly occurs in children and young adults. Based on the cells, osteosarcoma is classified as high-, intermediate-, and low-grade. According to the American Cancer Society, 2019, about 800 to 900 new cases of osteosarcoma are diagnosed in the United States every year, with about half of these occurring in children and teenagers.
Research on osteosarcoma is done at various medical centers, university hospitals, and other institutions across the world. Many advancements have taken place in the treatment of osteosarcoma in the past few decades. Osteosarcoma can be treated by surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy drugs, etc.
Thus, research related to the bone cancer treatment market is increasing, owing to the high prevalence of osteosarcoma globally.
North America Dominates the Market, and It is Expected to do the Same During the Forecast Period
In North America, the COVID-19 pandemic largely affected the US region, which led to disruptions in many surgical procedures. However, currently, the surgical procedures are being carried out with precautionary measures, which will further lead to steady growth of the market.
North America currently dominates the bone cancer treatment market, and it is expected to continue its stronghold for a few more years. According to the American Cancer Society estimates for 2022, around 3,910 new cases will be diagnosed, along with 2,100 deaths, due to bone cancer. The same source stated that primary bone cancers (cancers that start in the bones) are uncommon, accounting for less than 1% of all cancers. In adults, cancers that spread to the bones from other organs are much more common than primary bone cancers. Osteosarcoma is the most common type of primary bone cancer overall, followed by chondrosarcoma and Ewing sarcomas.
The region is expected to increase its market share in the future, owing to the fact that currently, in the region, mainly in the United States, many clinical trials are underway for bone cancer therapies. Some studies are testing new chemo drugs. Researchers are also looking for new ways to use the existing approved drug portfolio. For instance, doctors are studying whether adding a bisphosphonate called zoledronic acid (Zometa) to the bone cement, which is used in filling the space left after removing a giant cell tumor, may decrease the chances of that tumor returning to that place. In February 2020, Count Me In, a non-profit research initiative, launched the Osteosarcoma Project, a patient-partnered effort that enables people in the United States and Canada who have been affected by osteosarcoma to accelerate research. This is likely to boost the regional market growth over the forecast period.
