Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen. Chemotherapy drugs work by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells which grow, divide, and spread more rapidly than normal cells. Chemotherapy is used to treat many types of cancers including breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, lymphoma, leukemia, bladder cancer, testicular cancer, ovarian cancer, and others. It is often given intravenously but can also be given by mouth or topically. Chemotherapy is usually given in cycles with each period of treatment followed by a recovery period to allow the body to build healthy new cells. Side effects depend on the specific drugs used, dosage, and the patient but can include fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, mouth sores, and lowered immunity.
Market Dynamics:
The rising prevalence of various types of cancers and the growing geriatric population, which is increasingly susceptible to developing cancer, are significant factors expected to drive the growth of the chemotherapy market in the coming years. Additionally, the increasing demand for targeted drug therapies and personalized medicine, along with technological advancements in drug delivery systems and a strong pipeline of novel chemotherapy agents in clinical development, will further enhance market expansion. However, the toxicity and side effects associated with chemotherapy drugs, risk of drug resistance, high costs of cancer drugs, and lack of healthcare infrastructure and awareness in developing countries are likely to restrain the market to a certain extent over the forecast period. Development of innovative drug delivery systems to reduce toxicity and improve efficacy and targeted delivery of anti-cancer drugs hold promising opportunities for players in this market.
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