The market for brachytherapy is expanding primarily due to an increase in the incidence of prostate cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that as of 2017, there were around 26.730 prostate cancer-related deaths in the United States and approximately 161,370 new cases of prostate cancer. The third-leading cause of death for males in the United States is prostate cancer. The market for brachytherapy is also expanding as a result of rising high dose rate brachytherapy adoption rates and rising obesity rates. The global brachytherapy market is divided into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa on the basis of region. Due to the increasing popularity of the breast microseed treatment for breast cancer, North America is predicted to keep a prominent position in the market. Breast microseed therapy uses brachytherapy to precisely put radioactive seeds in the breast that gradually release the required dose over time in a safe manner.
According to Coherent Market Insights, The market for Brachytherapy, which was valued at $0.83 billion in 2021, is anticipated to increase at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2022 to 2031 to reach $1.6 billion.
Market Players in the Brachytherapy Industry:
1. Elekta
The company was founded in 1972 and has its main office in Stockholm, Sweden. The business creates and manufactures clinical management, radiation therapy, and radiosurgery-related equipment for the treatment of cancer and brain illnesses. Elekta launched Elekta Esprit in May 2022, advancing radiosurgery to a previously unheard-of degree
2. Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
The company was established in 1948 and is located in California, United States. In addition to providing radiation, radiosurgery, X-ray tube technology, digital image detectors, cargo screening, and non-destructive testing tools, the company also designs, manufactures, sells, and supports medical equipment. Siemens Healthineers made intentions to buy Varian for $16.4 billion public in August 2020.The transaction was finished on April 15, 2021.
3. Theragenics Corporation
The firm was started in 1981 and is based in Georgia, United States. In the production of radioactive brachytherapy seeds for the treatment of localised malignancies, especially prostate cancer, Theragenics is a well-known industry pioneer. The business is a top producer of surgical solutions, specialising in items for speciality surgical applications and wound closure.
